Ramona the Brave

Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary lovingly chronicles the ups and downs of elementary school woes. This is perfect for fans of Clementine.

For a girl as enthusiastic about life as Ramona, starting the first grade should be easy! But with a teacher who doesn't understand her, a tattletale classmate, and a scary dog who follows her on the walk home from school, Ramona has a hard time acting like the big girl everyone expects her to be. But when she shows up to school with a missing shoe, Ramona gets a fresh grip on her courage in order to make it through a mortifying situation.

Ramona the Brave is a wonderful choice for independent reading, sharing in the classroom, homeschooling, and book groups.

A Classic School Story: Join Ramona as she tackles the hilarious ups and downs of being a first grader, from a teacher who doesn’t understand her to classmates who just don’t get it. Relatable Sibling Dynamics: Navigate the sometimes funny, sometimes frustrating world of sisterhood with Ramona and her older, more responsible sister, Beezus. Finding Your Courage: When a scary dog and a missing shoe lead to a mortifying day at school, Ramona has to find her bravery in a way she never expected. Funny and Heartwarming: A timeless chapter book from a Newbery Medal-winning author that perfectly captures the big feelings of being a little kid.