Presents the life of the author who created Ramona, Henry Huggins, Ribsy, and other well-known characters.

"A beautifully illustrated children's biography of Beverly Cleary, from her roots in Portland to her years as a librarian and an eventual childre

Follows the popular children's author through college years during the Depression; jobs including that of librarian; marriage; and writing and pu

Follows the popular children's author from her childhood years in Oregon through high school and into young adulthood, highlighting her family li

The part of third grade Ellen Tebbits likes most is having Austine Allen for her best friend.

Six-year-old Ramona tries to cope with an unsympathetic first-grade teacher.

When Ralph and his pesky cousins accidentally make a mess at the Mountain View Inn, Ralph decides that he'd better take his motorcycle and leave.

The family routine is upset during Ramona's year in second grade when her father unexpectedly loses his job.

Ramona meets lots of interesting people in kindergarten class, like Davy whom she keeps trying to kiss and Susan whose springy curls seem to ask

The family routine is upset during Ramona's year in second grade when her father unexpectedly loses his job.

Follows the popular children's author through college years during the Depression; jobs including that of librarian; marriage; and writing and pu

In his letters to his favorite author, ten-year-old Leigh reveals his problems in coping with his parents' divorce, being the new boy in school,