Reviews

• 大人が読んでも共感できます。

  ラモナ シリーズはこれで2冊めになりますが、子供の心情が丁寧に描かれていて今回も興味深く読みました。まだシリーズが残っているので続けて読んでいきたいと思います。

• Still a favourite!

  I loved these books when i was a kid so couldn't wait to share them with my daughter. They didn't disapoint, she really enjoyed hearing about Ramona's antics. The stories have aged well, I would highly recommend the whole series.

• A Book to Span Generations

  "To start off I need to just say, I'm a huge fan of Beverly Cleary. Her book, Socks was the book that started my reading journey when I was very little. Somehow Cleary manages to capture the heart and mind of whomever she is speaking for in her characters. It's truly astounding! This, I feel, is exactly why in her years of writing she has accumulated numerous awards (Newbery, Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in '84, and many more) and a devoted following of all ages. Cleary also participates in National Drop Everything And Read Day on April 12th, which also happens to be her birthday. She encourages reading every day, but this event is focused on getting individuals and families to take time and sit down to read together. An amazing author with wonderful books and an ability to reach readers of all ages! "Now, on to Ramona and Her Father...It was awarded the Newbery Honor in 1978, which also happens to be the year I was born, but I guess that's besides the point. Even with the book being originally printed in 1978 I found it highly relevant for today's audience, especially considering our current economic climate. In the very beginning of the book Ramona's father loses his job, unfortunately something many families are dealing with now. The story consists of Ramona's reaction to all that occurs because of this dramatic event in her families life. Ramona goes from trying to make a million dollars, to just trying to make everyone in her family happy, to trying to help her father quit smoking, and eventually just trying to keep a positive attitude herself. "What I most loved about the story was how well it was told from the perspective of an eight year old. As a parent sometimes it can be difficult to step outside of yourself and actually truly see how your child might feel about something. Cleary understands how the impact of the main 'bread-winner' losing their job could affect even the youngest member of a family. It opened my eyes to all sorts of situations and points of view. Ramona was kind and concerned for everyone in the family, but obviously still had very 'typical' child-like moments. A very well written and playful story told from the viewpoint of an eight year old. A must read, especially in these difficult times."

• Wonderful for age 6-9

  Love the Ramona books, and this one is no exception. I have just finished reading the whole series to my daughter who is six and she absolutely loved them. The storylines and scenarios may have some old fashioned elements, and reading this book I found I had to explain some details about smoking to my child because she’s never really known what smoking is and quite a bit of the book talks about Ramona’s efforts to help her father quit smoking. It is a great learning opportunity. The writing is charming, the stories simultaneously familiar and surprising, not predictable but somehow comforting. I loved these books as a kid myself and now my own kids are enjoying them.

• The best book in the Ramona series

  A wonderful series for younger children who are just starting out on their first chapter books. "Ramona and her father" is my favourite in the series. Ramona gets into such terrible scrapes. She is hilarious and the kids relate and laugh along with her adventures. A good book for both girls and boys.

• it is a good book.

  Clearly, Beverly books when I was a young girl they were my favorite book, Beverly: was a very great author.

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