About the Book Six-year-old Ramona tries to cope with an unsympathetic first-grade teacher. Includes new illustrations. Book Synopsis Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary lovingly chronicles the ups and downs of elementary school woes. This is perfect for fans of Clementine . For a girl as enthusiastic about life as Ramona, starting the first grade should be easy! But with a teacher who doesnt understand her, a tattletale classmate, and a scary dog who follows her on the walk home from school, Ramona has a hard time acting like the big girl everyone expects her to be. But when she shows up to school with a missing shoe, Ramona gets a fresh grip on her courage in order to make it through a mortifying situation. Ramona the Brave is a wonderful choice for independent reading, sharing in the classroom, homeschooling, and book groups. Readers ages 6-12 will laugh and relate to Ramonas timeless adventures. From the Back Cover Bravely and fearlessly, Ramona Quimby approaches first grade, but in short order shes upset by her mothers return to work, a teacher who doesnt understand her, and what appear to be monsters under the bed. What else could possibly go wrong? Well, plenty. Whether shes proudly defending older sister Beezus from the taunts of sixth-grade boys or enduring a copycat classmate, Ramona has never felt so misunderstood. Will she give in to her frights--or will she exhibit the spunk her family warmly believes she possesses? Beverly Cleary draws a loving portrait of a little girl learning to face down her fears. With lively new illustrations by Jacqueline Rogers, this vibrant edition of Ramona the Brave is a delight.