Alan Tiegreen

Follows the adventures of nine-year-old Ramona at home with big sister Beezus and baby sister Roberta and at school in Mrs. Meacham's class.

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

As the Pee Wee Scouts prepare for Easter they also visit the firehouse during Fire Prevention week, and after Sonny's mother meets and starts dating the fire chief, Molly helps Sonny come to terms with his mother's new boyfriend.

To earn their new badge, the Pee Wee Scouts learn about nutrition, plant vegetables, and visit a dairy farm.

Ramona's year in third grade is highlighted by the arrival of Howie's rich uncle, a change in her afterschool situation, a surprise wedding, a death and a new arrival in the family, and her father's getting a job.

Ramona at 7 1/2 sometimes feels discriminated against by being the youngest in the family.

A collection of jokes, puns, and witticisms.

Introduces the different suits and face cards in a deck of cards, explains how to hold, shuffle, and deal them, and provides instructions for such games as Aces Up, Go Fish, and Spit.