Cleary, Beverly

Ramona meets lots of interesting people in kindergarten class, like Davy whom she keeps trying to kiss and Susan whose springy curls seem to ask to be pulled.

"And the saga of Ramona continues. Now in the second grade, our delightfully pesky friend directs her attention to her father's smoking and unexpected unemployment, her full-time working mother, and a sister who has reached a "difficult" age. With the best of intentions, Ramona concocts hilarious, inventive, yet truly sensitive situations to help her family adjust. This story is a sequel to Ramona the Pest and Ramona the Brave.".

Henry Huggins, his dog, Ribsy, and his friend, a girl named Beezus, try plan after plan to earn enough money for Henry to buy the shiny red bicycle he has his eye on.

The further adventures of the Quimby family as Ramona enters the third grade.

The part of third grade Ellen Tebbits likes most is having Austine Allen for her best friend.

The hilarious adventures of Ramona as she enters Kindergarten.

In his letters to his favorite author, ten-year-old Leigh reveals his problems in coping with his parents' divorce, being the new boy in school, and generally finding his own place in the world. Winner of the Newbery Medal 1984.

Henry Huggins, his dog Ribsy, and his friend Beezus, busy themselves with trying to earn enough money for Henry to buy a bicycle.