34 pages 1 hour read

Beverly Cleary

Ramona and Her Father

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1977

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Essay Topics

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How does the author characterize Ramona without directly describing her? What sorts of clues are given, and what tools does Cleary use to let the reader know who Ramona is?

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Why is Ramona concerned about her father’s smoking? How does she help him realize that he should quit?

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Describe the bond between Ramona and Beezus. Why is their relationship so complicated? How does Ramona view her sister, and how does this change?