Beezus and Ramona is realistic fiction, written from nine-year-old Beezus's point of view, as she struggles to get along with her four-year-old sister. It is the first of Cleary's books to focus on Ramona Quimby and her sister Beatrice, known as Beezus. I will pass along this passion to Neo and anyone else I can.Beezus and Ramona is a 1955 children's novel written by Beverly Cleary. Kudos, Madam Cleary, for reminding me of the wonders of early independent reading. Books open the mind and the soul, which is something that Beverly Cleary has fostered in this wonderful series. With a young son just discovering the wonders of books, I hope to be able to pass along these types of stories to show him the wonders of books and how fun the experience can be. While I would not have picked these stories up on my own, doing so has allowed me to tap into my childhood again, much as devouring stories of chocolate factories or errant Christmas pageants might as well. Without the aid of video games or hours of television on hundreds of channels, the Quimby girls had to find their own entertainment, which sometimes led to outlandish adventures. This first in the series is sure to open the way for many adventures that the young reader can discover, seeing how Beezus and Ramona tackle some of the issues that seemed to face young people at the time. While I also had a younger sister, nothing was as over the top as the antics that Ramona seems to create for those around her. I remember reading these books and watching the associated television program in my youth. Perfect for young readers who are learning to discover the passion of books. Sure to entertain the young person in your life, Cleary shows that sibling rivalry and love surpasses the test of time. These tales pave the way for an entire collection of adventures these sisters will have, bringing a number of other friends and family members along.

However, Beezus must come to realise that even if she does not like Ramona all the time, she loves her sister with all her being. Beezus is left to process all that her sister is doing and seeks to right all the wrongs, while utilising her parents’ desire for a calm life to keep Ramona in line. Ramona finds herself fixated on a certain book, the desire to join in the fun with the older children, and even to throw herself a party. Ramona is that annoying four year-old, seeking her own independence and annoying a much older (9-10) and mature Beezus, in this collection of short stories. Beatrice ‘Beezus’ and Ramona Quimby share an interesting sisterhood connection. Returning to my childhood, I picked up this cute piece for my current book challenge.