Ramona Quimby Age 8

Ramona

Content Ratings

No Romance

There is no romantic content; Ramona's relationships are focused on family and school.

Mild Themes

Ramona experiences the stress of her father's unemployment, her family's financial worries, and the fear of being a burden; themes of economic anxiety, self-worth, and resilience are handled with honesty and warmth.

No Violence

There is no violence; conflict is emotional and social, centered on family financial stress and school challenges.

Synopsis

Eight-year-old Ramona faces a difficult year as her father loses his job, her mother goes back to work, and she must navigate a grouchy teacher and the feeling of being misunderstood. A Newbery Honor book that balances humor with the real anxieties of childhood. One of the most beloved entries in the series.