Cleary, Beverly

Ramona's year in third grade is highlighted by the arrival of Howie's rich uncle, a change in her afterschool situation, a surprise wedding, a death and a new arrival in the family, and her father's getting a job.

A sixteen-year-old girl gains confidence and perspective in her life by leaving her family in Oregon to live with friends in California for a year.

Barbara helps her eighteen-year-old sister plan her wedding.

A sixteen-year-old girl gains confidence and perspective in her life by leaving her family in Oregon to live with friends in California for a year.

Fifteen-year-old Jean tries very hard to make a good impression on Johnny, who seems to be everything she wants in a boyfriend.

Ramona starts kindergarten where her good intentions and uncontrollable curiosity lead her to be labeled a pest.

A young boy who throws caution and the Motor Vehicle Code to the wind during a reckless motorcycle ride is brought to his senses by a Highway Patrol officer.

Jimmy and Janet, four-year-old twins, share the adventures of digging a hole to China, finding a worthy recipient for their dog biscuits, shopping for new shoes, and getting real beds to replace their cribs.

Jane is fifteen and dreaming of a new boy friend. When she meets Stan, he seems to be the answer to her dreams.

Four-year-old twins in search of a dog to eat their two dog biscuits find all the dogs undeserving and so they look for another recipient.