Linda Martin's Reviews > Ramona the Brave

I'm very much enjoying my reading of the Ramona series. This is the third book in the series and I find Ramona to be a relatable character. Her childish ideas and opinions resonate with me, even though I'm 68! I've never read this series before... but despite my advanced age I am enjoying the humor about sticky situations Ramona gets herself into.

Each chapter is like a short story about Ramona and her family and school. There were nine chapters in this book and they work together to show Ramona growing and learning during her 1st grade year at school. Of course I don't want to go into too much detail about these stories, as spoilers aren't needed to be able to tell you I find Beverly Cleary's writing to be delightful.

One could say it is too bad I left this experience for the month after Beverly Cleary's passing, but I didn't intend it to be this way. I ordered the 8-book boxed set of Ramona books a full 10 days before she passed away. I wanted to share them with a neighbor who is at a more appropriate age for these lower middle grade novels. They are easy reading, and fine for children 7 to 10. Definitely recommended!