Beverly Cleary

7 summariesFantasy, Children's, Young Adult

Beverly Cleary was a beloved American children's author, celebrated for her realistic and humorous portrayal of childhood. Her iconic characters, including Ramona Quimby and Henry Huggins, resonated with generations of readers. Cleary's extensive body of work, featuring titles like 'The Mouse and the Motorcycle' and 'Ramona the Brave,' earned her numerous accolades, including the Newbery Medal and the National Medal of Arts.

Books by Beverly Cleary

7 books available

The Mouse and the Motorcycle
Beverly Cleary
3.9 (77k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A spirited mouse named Ralph discovers adventure and an unlikely friendship when a kind boy teaches him to rev a toy motorcycle to life, propelling him into thrilling escapades beyond his hotel-room home.
Ramona the Brave
Beverly Cleary
4.1 (54k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
Ramona Quimby, with her own bedroom, learns that courage means facing the shadowy mysteries just beyond the bed's edge.
Ramona Forever
Beverly Cleary
4.1 (32k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
Ramona Quimby handles the funny and touching chaos of childhood, from new babies and family moves to everyday adventures as a third-grader.
Ramona and Her Father
Beverly Cleary
4.0 (28k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
When her father loses his job, eight-year-old Ramona, with her imagination and mischievous spirit, tries to bring back joy and normalcy to her struggling family.
Henry Huggins
Beverly Cleary
4.0 (27k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
A boy's ordinary life on Klickitat Street turns into a series of lively, dog-fueled adventures when a stray, ice cream-loving canine named Ribsy adopts him, showing that even everyday streets can hold extraordinary adventures.
Henry and Ribsy
Beverly Cleary
4.0 (13k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
A young boy's dream of salmon fishing with his dad hangs by a thread, constantly threatened by his mischievous dog Ribsy and the unpredictable antics of the neighborhood's most imaginative, and troublesome, girl, Ramona.
Ribsy
Beverly Cleary
3.9 (7k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
A mischievous, steak-loving dog named Ribsy embarks on a series of comical misadventures across the City of Roses after accidentally getting separated from his beloved boy, Henry.