Ramona and Her Father

About this book

Lately Ramona had the terrible feeling that she was the only happy member of the Quimby family. Since her father lost his job, he seemed too worried to love her anymore. Ramona's mother and big sister Beezus had become awfully busy and and grouchy. Even Picky-picky, the family cat, was grumpy. He didn't like her new cheaper food and had eaten the Quimby's Halloween jack-o'-lantern instead. Ramona tried everything she could to make things better. With Beezus's help she launched a campaign to stop her father from smoking so much, but he didn't seem to appreciate it.

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Why widely assigned

This Humor title, typically at grades 4–6. Written in the 1970s; pairs with curriculum units on fathers and growing up; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

• Nēnē Award (Hawai'i)

  • recommended·4th grade · Hawaiisource: Nēnē Award (Hawai'i) — Hawaii's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 4-6): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.
  • recommended·5th grade · Hawaiisource: Nēnē Award (Hawai'i) — Hawaii's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 4-6): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.
  • recommended·6th grade · Hawaiisource: Nēnē Award (Hawai'i) — Hawaii's statewide children's-choice reading program (grades 4-6): students read the annual nominees and vote for their favorite. Winner list verified from the award's published record.

Common questions

What grade level is Ramona and Her Father?

Ramona and Her Father is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 4–6. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.

How long does it take to read Ramona and Her Father?

It takes about 3h 25m to read Ramona and Her Father (186 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 205 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

What curricula assign Ramona and Her Father?

Ramona and Her Father appears on reading lists for Nēnē Award (Hawai'i). Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is Ramona and Her Father banned in schools?

Ramona and Her Father does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

What themes does Ramona and Her Father explore?

Central themes in Ramona and Her Father include fathers, growing up, elementary school, father-daughter relationship. These themes match how the book is discussed in most curriculum guides and AP Literature prompts.