Ramona and her father

Beverly Cleary

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Ramona and her father

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Beverly Cleary

Ramona

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

When Mr. Quimby suddenly loses his job, Ramona steps up with her lively ideas to help her family through tough times. From practicing silly commercials to starting a no-smoking campaign, Ramona’s big heart and determination light up even the hardest days. This heartwarming tale captures the ups and downs of family life with humor and hope.

Themes

FamilyFathers and DaughtersComing of AgeHumor

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include divorce & family change, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Divorce & Family Change Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

186 pages
20,065 words
2h 14m read-aloud
ISBN
9780688221140
Pages
186
Publisher
Harper Collins
Published
1977
Type
Fiction
Word Count
20,065
Read-Aloud
~2h 14m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Fathers and DaughtersFamily ProblemsFathersGrowing UpElementary SchoolFather-daughter RelationshipNonsexist Children's LiteratureNewbery Honor BookFamilyProblem FamiliesFamily LifeFamiliesRamona QuimbyDysfunctional FamiliesNewbery HonorQuimbyRamonaLarge Type BooksUnemployedAmerikaanse FiksieVertalings in FransAmerikaans KinderlektuurChômageRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseFamilleRomansSiblingsHumorous StoriesNewbery MedalAward:Newbery_awardLexile:840Lexile_range:801-900Age:min:8Age:max:12Grade:min:2Grade:max:7

People

Ramona QuimbyBeatrice QuimbyRobert Quimbydorothy QuimbyVirgin MaryHoward KempDavidPicky PickyMrs. RogersMrs. RussoWilla JeanMrs. KempMrs. SwinkMargarine Boy

Places

Glenwood School