Beezus and Ramona: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

Beezus and Ramona is a 1955 children's novel written by Beverly Cleary. It is the first of Cleary's books to focus on Ramona Quimby and her sister Beatrice, known as Beezus. Beezus and Ramona is realistic fiction, written from nine-year-old Beezus's point of view, as she struggles to get along with her four-year-old sister. Eventually becoming the first book of the Ramona series, it was originally illustrated by Louis Darling.
Quick facts about Beezus and Ramona
- Title: Beezus and Ramona
- Author: Beverly Cleary
- First published: 1955
- Genre: readers, chapter books, juvenile fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL151996W
Where to read Beezus and Ramona
Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Beezus and Ramona about?
Beezus and Ramona is a 1955 children's novel written by Beverly Cleary.
Who wrote Beezus and Ramona?
Beezus and Ramona was written by Beverly Cleary.
When was Beezus and Ramona published?
Beezus and Ramona was first published in 1955.



