Beezus and Ramona

Ramona

Content Ratings

No Romance

There is no romantic content; the focus is entirely on sibling and family relationships.

Light Themes

Beezus struggles with loving Ramona while also finding her exasperating; themes of sibling rivalry, guilt, and family love are handled with humor and honesty; the tone is warm and reassuring.

No Violence

There is no violence; conflict is emotional and centered on sibling frustration.

Synopsis

Nine-year-old Beezus Quimby loves her four-year-old sister Ramona but is often frustrated and embarrassed by her, leading to a realistic and funny exploration of sibling dynamics. The first book in which Ramona appears, told from Beezus's perspective. A beloved classic about the complexity of sibling love.