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Ramona and Her Mother by Beverly Cleary
5.0
Ramona Quimby is seven and a half and feeling like she is not receiving enough attention as her father, who has been out of work for a while, starts a new job and her mother continues to work full time. She is especially jealous that people say Beezus is "her mother's girl," but don't say this about her. She gets into some sticky situations, as usual. Ramona is looking for some reassurance and special attention from her mother, and gets what she needs just when she needs it the most.
I've said it before, but I will say it again, rereading these books as an adult, I am impressed over and over again by Cleary's ability to portray childhood experiences and the problems of blue collar families realistically. In one memorable scene, Mr. and Mrs. Quimby have a fight one evening, leaving the sisters worried about their family. Ramona still struggles with her temper, with feeling less loved and understood than her sister, and with her behavior. Those who have two working parents, financial strain, and busy families will see themselves in this story.
I've said it before, but I will say it again, rereading these books as an adult, I am impressed over and over again by Cleary's ability to portray childhood experiences and the problems of blue collar families realistically. In one memorable scene, Mr. and Mrs. Quimby have a fight one evening, leaving the sisters worried about their family. Ramona still struggles with her temper, with feeling less loved and understood than her sister, and with her behavior. Those who have two working parents, financial strain, and busy families will see themselves in this story.