Awards: Newbery Honor
Genre: Fiction, middle reader
This is a wonderful story about a young girl and her family, especially her realtionship with her Father. There is humor in the many things Ramona does, but it also touches on the seriousness of a parent losing their job. The family struggles and must find a way to make it and stick together. Unfortunately this is a situation mnay young readers may be facing in today's economy. This book can help them feel better about what is going on and help them understand their situation. The reader develops a relationship with Ramona and you feel like you are her friend. The book is fun and easy to read.