What reading level is Ramona the Pest?

Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Ramona the Pest appropriate for?

Ramona the Pest is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

What genre is Ramona the Pest?

Ramona the Pest is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Ramona the Pest have any content warnings?

Ramona the Pest has a HootRating of 9C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Ramona the Pest?

Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary is 192 pages.

Ramona the Pest

Beverly Cleary

Ramona the Pest

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Beverly Cleary

Illustrated by Tracy Dockray

Reading Level 4-5 9C 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The soft hum of whispers fills the kindergarten classroom as Ramona tries to settle down for quiet time, but her adventurous spirit just won’t let her stay still. From snoring softly to tugging on her classmate’s curls, every moment is a new surprise. It’s a lively world where Ramona’s big feelings and little troubles make her unforgettable.

Themes

School storiesKindergartenFamily Friendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Ramona the Pest follows the lively adventures of Ramona Quimby as she starts kindergarten, capturing the joys and challenges of early childhood. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, this classic book explores themes of family, school life, and self-discovery with gentle humor and warmth. Parents should know it portrays typical childhood behavior, including minor mischief, in a lighthearted way.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

192 pages

ISBN: 9780688317218
Pages: 192
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: April 1, 1968
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

School StoriesKindergartenFamilySocial IssuesNew ExperienceSchool & EducationReading Group GuideHumorous StoriesSiblingsClassicsFamily LifeNew SchoolMischiefElementary SchoolFamiliesSchoolsSpanish Language MaterialsFicción JuvenilEscuelasJardines De InfantesMaterias En EspañolQuimbyRamonaLarge Type BooksRamona QuimbyNovela JuvenilJardins D'enfantsRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseÉcolesLiterature, Study and TeachingFriendship

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