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heykellyjensen's review against another edition
Basically, they don't mourn the cat's death and they name the new baby something exceptionally similar to Ramona (Roberta).
What I loved: Beatrice talks about how one of her friends makes fun of what her father does for a living, and Beezus is really protective about her dad's trying to make ends meet. I kind of wish we got to see this series through B's eyes, in part because she's got a lot of really interesting insights that, through the eyes of a younger Ramona, we don't get.
Also, I want to know more about the speedy marriage of Aunt Beatrice to the rich uncle and the quick move to Alaska because lol drama.
What I loved: Beatrice talks about how one of her friends makes fun of what her father does for a living, and Beezus is really protective about her dad's trying to make ends meet. I kind of wish we got to see this series through B's eyes, in part because she's got a lot of really interesting insights that, through the eyes of a younger Ramona, we don't get.
Also, I want to know more about the speedy marriage of Aunt Beatrice to the rich uncle and the quick move to Alaska because lol drama.
finesilkflower's review against another edition
5.0
Classic Ramona, one of my favorites. Ramona convinces her parents to let her stay home with Beezus instead of staying at Howie's after school, which pleases her but leads to friction between the sisters. Meanwhile, Howie's mysterious uncle breezes into town.
The major events of the end concern a wedding (my mom loves this literary description of a wedding because it's so sudden and unplanned; Howie's uncle declares that women just don't know how to throw weddings and he just goes to the mall and gets it all done, dresses, rings, flowers, etc.) But the description that rings the truest with me is the feelings of staying with another family when your parents can't take care of you--the alienation and awkwardness of trying to blend into their family's rules and traditions while always knowing you are an outsider and not really entitled to their food or comforts.
Beverly Clearly is incredibly gifted at expressing a child's emotions with clarity and vividness and emotional heart. She dredges up emotions you didn't remember you had but that feel clear as day when you relive them through Ramona.
The major events of the end concern a wedding (my mom loves this literary description of a wedding because it's so sudden and unplanned; Howie's uncle declares that women just don't know how to throw weddings and he just goes to the mall and gets it all done, dresses, rings, flowers, etc.) But the description that rings the truest with me is the feelings of staying with another family when your parents can't take care of you--the alienation and awkwardness of trying to blend into their family's rules and traditions while always knowing you are an outsider and not really entitled to their food or comforts.
Beverly Clearly is incredibly gifted at expressing a child's emotions with clarity and vividness and emotional heart. She dredges up emotions you didn't remember you had but that feel clear as day when you relive them through Ramona.
cashleykate's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
samwescott's review
5.0
This one made me cry a little bit? I got very emotional about Picky Picky and I really appreciated the gravity given to that scene. Lots of big changes in this one and it was dealt with the amount of delicacy and kindness that I've come to expect from this author. And these books are just so charming and funny. I think there's only one book left and I'll be sad when its over!
francium87's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rox74's review against another edition
5.0
This was one of my favourite Ramona books. So much happens in this book and I loved Ramona's reactions and responses. I'm reading these books aloud to my nieces and they love them.
aprilparker97's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
booktothepointe's review against another edition
5.0
Ramona continues her adventures as she is in third grade and Beezus is a teenager - struggling with her father finding a job in another part of the state, her mother holding a secret (she’s pregnant!); most realistic depiction of a death of a family pet
flyingsails's review against another edition
4.0
It's been years since I read it, but I think this was always my favorite Ramona book.
sunshine8473773's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of my favorites in the series, then and now.