Ramona and Her Father (Ramona Quimby)

Beverly Cleary

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Ramona and Her Father (Ramona Quimby)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Beverly Cleary

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Ramona is the only kid brave enough to tackle her dad's big problem—and she’s determined to help him quit smoking and find his smile again. Her funny, fearless spirit shows that even the smallest heroes can make the biggest difference. What happens when family sticks together through the toughest times?

Themes

FamilyHumorComing of AgeChildren's FictionParent-Child Relationships

Quick Assessment

This classic middle-grade novel explores a family's challenges when Ramona's father loses his job and decides to quit smoking. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers a warm, humorous look at family resilience and the ways children cope with change. Parents should know the story sensitively addresses themes of unemployment and addiction without graphic detail.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate ←
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

186 pages
ISBN
9780881032741
Pages
186
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
October 1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Children's stories

Subjects

Humorous StoriesFamily ProblemsFathers and DaughtersFathersGrowing UpElementary SchoolFather-daughter RelationshipNonsexist Children's LiteratureNewbery Honor BookFamilyProblem FamiliesFamily LifeFamiliesRamona QuimbyDysfunctional FamiliesNewbery HonorQuimbyRamonaLarge Type BooksUnemployedAmerikaanse FiksieVertalings in FransAmerikaans KinderlektuurChômageRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseFamilleRomansSiblingsNewbery 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