Beverly Cleary

In this imaginative adventure from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary, a young mouse named Ralph is thrown into a world of excitement when a boy and his shiny toy motorcycle check in to the Mountain View Inn.

When the ever-curious Ralph spots Keith's red toy motorcycle, he vows to ride it. So when Keith leaves the bike unattended in his room one day, Ralph makes his move. But with all this freedom (and speed!)

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Ramona's entry into kindergarten becomes a big event for all concerned when she makes her presence known.

Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary ramps up the humor and adventure in the second book in the Ralph S. Mouse trilogy.

With a motorcycle to rev and the open road to see, Ralph S. Mouse is itching to run away from his overprotective family! But once he escapes to a summer campground nearby, the horrors of the wild make him doubt his plan. Angry cats, scary watchdogs, and grouchy gophers are only the half of it...

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When her father loses his job, seven-year-old Ramona Quimby thinks of ways to deal with the many problems that develop.

Ramona's year in third grade is highlighted by the arrival of Howie's rich uncle, a change in her after-school situation, a surprise wedding, a death, a new arrival in the family, and her father taking a new job

Ramona at 7 1/2 sometimes feels discriminated against by being the youngest in the family.

Although Beezus is a girl, she is so sensible that Henry can't help being friends with her, especially after she helps him.

Henry is promised a special fishing trip with his father if he can keep his dog, Ribsy, out of trouble for one month.

In a series of diary entries, Leigh tells how he comes to terms with his parents' divorce, acquires joint custody of an abandoned dog, and joins the track team at school.

Henry is willing to try anything to be a paper boy - but nothing works until Ramoma helps