Plot: Ramona is a four year old pain. At least that’s what Beezus thinks. Beezus is nine and is very responsible. She doesn’t understand why Ramona still doesn’t understand the rules and grows up already. The book is told through Beezus’ eyes. Readers learn all of Ramona’s high jinks from drawing in a library book, locking Henry’s dog in the bathroom, and ruining Beezus’ birthday twice! Will Beezus be able to live with a little sister that is so out of control?
Review: This book is told through Beezus’ view point. The reader gets to learn all of the feelings that Beezus feels towards Ramona’s actions. Readers will laugh at the situations that Ramona gets herself into, but will empathize with Beezus at the same time. Anyone that has a younger sibling will understand the frustration that Beezus feels towards Ramona. Young readers will love this book, along with the rest of the series.
Genre: Contemporary Fiction/Coming of Age/Humor
Interest Level: age 8 and up
Related Books: Ivy & Bean series; Judy Moody series; Junie B. Jones series
Characters:
Beezus is the protagonist of this book. She is the older sister of Ramona. She is frequently annoyed by Ramona and her ability to mess up every situation.
Ramona is the antagonist of this book. She is the young sister of Beezus. She is four and doesn’t understand rules yet.
Henry is Beezus’ best friend. He frequently comes over to play games with Beezus. He brings his dog with him, who Ramona tends to bother.
Author Information: http://www.beverlycleary.com/
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