Age rating and parents' guide:Ramona Quimby, Age 8
by Beverly Cleary
Ages 6–11
Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary is best for children aged 6–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Eight-year-old Ramona Quimby is starting third grade at a brand-new school, determined to prove she can be sensible and grown-up. Between riding the bus on her own, dealing with an embarrassing raw egg incident at lunchtime, and navigating changes at home while her father goes back to college, life rarely goes according to plan. Encourages children to share their own family stories and feelings.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Early chapter book
- Part of the Ramona series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- School life
Reading mood
- Playful
Good to talk about
- Family
- School life
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