Reviews

Another Ramona book I apparently missed as a child. Mini-Me was sorry to see this one end. I’m both amazed and thrilled at how spot-on Beverly Cleary is at depicting life as a kid, even so many years after the books were written. Mini-Me recognized herself more than once. A true reminder that no matter how many things change, some things will always be the same.

whatsthestorywishbone's review against another edition

Go to review page

5.0

This was a Newbery Honor book for bingo. We had read all the other Ramona books when a Reid was about three and while he enjoyed them he only remembered pieces. I felt like as a first grader now he could relate more. We listened to it on audio and I while am not a super big fan of stockard channing’s stuffy nosed reading voice but it was still enjoyable. This one is SHORT but it is a cute story and I like the way it treats things like money problems, family arguments, embarrassment etc. It definitely shows it’s age (Reid was confounded that she would be so excited by a new plain pink eraser) but I think it still deserves its place as a children’s classic.

marzipan951's review against another edition

Go to review page

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

alyshadeshae's review against another edition

Go to review page

5.0

Wonderful trip down memory lane!

mschrock8's review against another edition

Go to review page

I enjoying reading a Beverly Cleary book every-so-often as an adult.

More...