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Quote by Beverly Cleary

“Nothing infuriated Ramona more than having a grown-up say, as if she could not hear, that she was worn out.”

Work

This book is part of a series that follows Ramona's adventures, showcasing her growth and development through her humorous and often mischievous behavior. more

Author

Beverly Cleary

Beverly Cleary is an American author renowned for her children's literature. Born on April 12, 1916, her works are characterized by their close connection to the lives of children and their humorous style, which has won the hearts of readers worldwide. more

“Nobody but a genuine grown-up was going to take her to school. If she had to, she would make a great big noisy fuss, and when Ramona made a great big noisy fuss, she usually got her own way. Great big noisy fusses were often necessary when a girl was the youngest member of her family and the youngest person on her block.”

Childhood Ramona Quimby Temper Tantrums Pesky Children

Book:Ramona the Pest

Source: Ramona the Pest

“Miss Binney was not like most grown-ups. Miss Binney understood.”

Childhood Kindergarten Ramona Quimby Kindergarten Teachers

Book:Ramona the Pest

Source: Ramona the Pest

“Maybe her father was angry with her. Maybe he had gone away because she tried to make him stop smoking. She thought she was saving his life, but maybe she was being mean to him. Her mother said she must not annoy her father, because he was worried about being out of work. Maybe she had made him so angry he did not love her anymore. Maybe he had gone away because he did not love her. She thought of all the scary things she had seen on television-houses that had fallen down in earthquakes, people shooting people, big hairy men on motorcycles -and she knew she needed her father to keep her safe.”

Childhood Unemployment Ramona Quimby Smoking Habit Father Daughter Relationships Childhood Worries

Book:Ramona and Her Father

Source: Ramona and Her Father