Ramona the Pest
About this book
Ramona the Pest, by Beverly Cleary, is the second book of the Ramona series and the first to focus on Ramona Quimby as the protagonist. This children's book chronicles the adventures of Ramona's first few months at kindergarten. The book's title is derived from the characterization of Ramona as a "pest" by many, including her older sister Beatrice, known as "Beezus." Ramona the Pest was first published in 1968 and featured illustrations by Louis Darling. In 2012 it was ranked number 24 on a list of the top 100 children's novels published by School Library Journal. --- Also included in: - Best of Ramona - Trouble with Ramona and Beezus
Reader Profile
4.1/5 · 68299 readers · 145 pages · ≈ 2 h 41 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Ramona the Pest?
About ≈ 2 h 41 m — 145 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Ramona the Pest?
145 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Ramona the Pest?
It sits on the Classics, Fiction shelves.
Is Ramona the Pest in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Ramona the Pest?
The main characters include Ramona Quimby, Miss Binney, Davy, Susan.
Where does Ramona the Pest take place?
It is set in Portland (Ore.).
Who wrote Ramona the Pest?
Beverly Cleary (1916–2021).