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Beverly Cleary, the beloved children’s book author of the “Ramona” series and “The Mouse and the Motorcycle,” has died. She was 104. Yes, 104. Cleary’s first book, “Henry Huggins ...
Trio book roles in ‘Ramona’ Ginnifer Goodwin, John Corbett and Bridget Moynahan have joined the cast of "Ramona and Beezus," a film based on the classic children's book series.
FILE - In this April 19, 1998 file photo, Beverly Cleary signs books at the Monterey Bay Book Festival in Monterey, Calif. The beloved children's author, whose characters Ramona Quimby and Henry ...
Ramona is no longer alone in the world of children’s and young-adult fiction, which are now characterized by the features Cleary so clearly illustrated in her dozens of books, including the ...
There were eight about Ramona Quimby, The Associated Press reported, starting in 1955 with “Beezus and Ramona,” and ending with “Ramona’s World” in 1999.. Her books were not all made-up ...
While the “Ramona” series reflected elements of Cleary’s own upbringing, the economy in these books also mirrored the U.S. economy during the 50 years that the series spanned, wrote Angela ...
Ramona resident Stephanie Kahle wrote the “My Daddy Slays Dragons” book. Courtesy photo The “My Daddy Slays Dragons” book portrays firefighters as dragon slayers.
Then I explain that I love Ramona to, but I didn't write those books, Beverly Cleary did," the author shared. "They give me a sheepish look then, and I tell them it's okay.