Ramona Quimby, Age 8

Ramona Quimby, Age 8 is a humorous children's novel by Beverly Cleary that follows the adventures and misadventures of Ramona Quimby as she navigates third grade. Now at a new school, Ramona faces challenges such as being responsible for cracking a raw egg on her head during lunch, dealing with a strict teacher, and coping with her older sister Beezus' growing pains. Despite these trials, Ramona's spirited nature and imaginative outlook on life help her to find joy and learn important lessons about growing up, family, and friendship. Ramona's job is to be nice to fussy Mrs. Kemp, who watches her while her mother works. If Mrs. Quimby didn't work, Mr. Quimby couldn't return to college. On top of all that, third grade isn't turning out as Ramona expected, even though she enjoys her class's new reading program, D. E. A. R. Danny the Yard Ape teases her, and, on one horrible day, she throws up - at school. Being eight isn't easy, but it's never dull! In this special reissue of Newbery Honor Book Ramona Quimby, Age 8, the timeless classic now features a special foreword written by actress, producer, and author Amy Poehler, as well as an exclusive interview with Beverly Cleary herself.