Beverly Cleary's Newbery Honor Book depicts an average middle-class
family dealing with the realities of life. With the perfect mix of humor
and warmth, Ramona Quimby shines as a spirited girl with her heart set
on helping.
Seven-year-old Ramona world is turned upside-down when her father
unexpectedly loses his job. Things grow tense in the Quimby house, but
Ramona resolves to help in any way she can--even downsizing her
Christmas list. But with bills piling up and her parents constantly
stressed, Ramona wonders if life will ever go back to normal.