Ramona Quimby, Age 8

In this edition of the Newbery Honor Book Ramona Quimby, Age 8, the timeless classic features a special foreword written by actress, producer, and author Amy Poehler, as well as an exclusive interview with Beverly Cleary herself.

Ramona likes that she’s old enough to be counted on, but must everything depend on her? Mrs. Quimby has gone back to work so that Mr. Quimby can return to school, and Ramona is expected to be good for Mrs. Kemp while her parents are away, to be brave enough to ride the school bus by herself, and to put up with being teased by Danny the Yard Ape.

In Ramona’s world, being eight isn’t easy, but it’s never dull!

Readers ages 6-12 will laugh along with and relate to Ramona's timeless adventures.

What happens when being a big kid comes with brand-new, totally embarrassing problems?

Third Grade Trials: From cracking a raw egg on her head in the cafeteria to throwing up in front of the entire class, Ramona learns that being a third-grader is a messy business. A Relatable Heroine: Ramona wants to be grown-up enough for her family to depend on, but dealing with rivals like Danny the Yard Ape and pesky little kids makes it tough. Heartfelt Family Story: With her mom at a new job and her dad back in school, the Quimbys are pulling together, even when it means eating tongue for dinner—or letting Ramona and Beezus cook! Classic Sibling Story: Big sister Beezus is in junior high now, but she and Ramona still have to team up when their parents get on their case, and the results are hilarious.