Beverly Cleary

Just as Henry Huggins is complaining that nothing exciting ever happens, a friendly dog sits down beside him and looks pleadingly at his ice-cream cone. From that moment on, the two are inseparable. But when Ribsy's original owner appears, trying to reclaim his dog, Henry's faced with the possibility of losing his new best friend. Has Klickitat Street seen the last of rambunctious Ribsy?

The further adventures and misadventures of Ramona Quimby feature the heroine as she copes with her family, friends, and turning eight.

Ramona meets lots of interesting people in kindergarten class, like Davy whom she keeps trying to kiss and Susan whose springy curls seem to ask to be pulled.

Beatrice Quimby's biggest problem was her little sister, Ramona. Beatrice was very patient with Ramona, but eventually she got so exasperated that she decided she did not like Ramona at all.

The family routine is upset during Ramona's year in second grade when her father unexpectedly loses his job.

For the well-meaning Henry Huggins, nothing ever works out quite as planned including getting the bike of his dreams. Luckily his pal Beezus Quimby is there to help! Henry's attempts at raising money for his bike fund keep falling flat. Selling bubble gum on the playground gets him in trouble with his teacher, and then Ribsy's nose for mischief almost ruins Henry s paper route. Even pesky little Ramona Quimby manages to get in the way of Henry's chance...

"Henry Huggins's neighbors have had it with his dog Ribsy's reckless cat-chasing, food-stealing mischief. The Henry's dad makes a deal with him: if Ribsy can behave himself for two months, Henry can go with Mr. Huggins on the big fishing trip. Henry thinks this will be easy-but he didn't bargain for Ribsy's unstoppable nose for trouble!" --

The part of third grade Ellen Tebbits likes most is having Austine Allen for her best friend.

Follows the adventures of nine-year-old Ramona at home with big sister Beezus and baby sister Roberta and at school in Mrs. Meacham's class.

The misadventures of Otis, a young boy whose mischievous spirit constantly gets him into trouble.