Ralph and the motorcycle

Ralph and the motorcycle by Beverly Cleary
When this book started it was boring but when you get in further you will love this book!There,s so much action and adventure ,this book is about a mouse that is growing up and falls in love with a motorbike that a boy called Keith brings to the hotel,Ralph must get his hands on this machine.Join Ralph on his adventures,dangerous ones too.This book had me sitting on the edge if my seat also Beverly Cleary has other series I loved those too you can get these of amazon.Back to the story,in this book Ralph adventure is going to the out side world were owls hunt the night and cats prowl about in the day,Ralph actually encounters a cat, but not what he expects,he is being explained as a toy for cats not food and gets thrown and caught, but none of the kittens are listening,I recommend this to 7+.

Author bio

Beverly Cleary was born in McMinnville, Oregon, and lived on a farm in Yam hill, a town so small it had no library. Her mother arranged with the State Library to have books sent to Yam hill and acted as librarian in a lodge room upstairs over a bank. There, Beverly learned to love books.

A Struggling Reader
When the family moved to Portland, where Beverly attended grammar school and high school, she soon found herself in the low reading circle, an experience that has given her sympathy for the problems of struggling readers. By the third grade she had conquered reading and spent much of her childhood either with books or on her way to and from the public library. Before long her school librarian suggested that she write books for children when she grew up. The idea appealed to her, and she decided that someday she would write the books she longed to read, but was unable to find on the library shelves — funny stories about her neighborhood and the sort of children she knew.

Career Path
After graduation from junior college in Ontario, California, and the University of California at Berkeley, Beverly entered the School of Librarianship at the University of Washington, Seattle. There she specialized in library work with children. She was the children's librarian in Yakima, Washington, until she married Clarence Cleary and moved to California. The Cleary's are the parents of twins, now grown.

Advice to Children
Beverly's hobbies are travel and needlework. When children ask Beverly where she finds her ideas, she replies, “From my own experience and from the world around me.” Henry Huggins, written when she was in her early thirties, was her first attempt at writing. Her advice to the many children who write asking for “tips” on writing is for them to read widely while growing up, and when the time comes for them to write, they will find their own way of writing and will not need tips to guide them.

Encyclopedia brown

      Encyclopedia brown keeps the peace

                                                                                          By Donald J. Sobol

Meet Leroy brown,he is called encyclopedia for a reason.He knows nearly every fact of the world.Also, Iddaville has a big secret,Leroy is their best detective.Yes a 12 year old boy.Leroy solves lots of cases with his dad.He is chief of the police.When its summer and school ends encyclopedia puts a poster up that says 25c plus expenses no case too  small 13 rover avenue brown detective agency. Usually encyclopedia is stopping bugs meany and his tigers from tricking little kids for money or just scams. Sometimes he solves just crimes like if someone stole a tooth collection.I recommend this book to kids who like mystery books.                                    author bio
Donald J. Sobol was the author of the popular Encyclopedia Brown children's book series, featuring amateur sleuth Leroy "Encyclopedia" Brown. Sobol wrote the first book in 1963. The series went on to become a staple in classrooms and children's libraries across the country. It has been translated into 12 languages and has sold millions of copies worldwide. 2013 will mark the 50th anniversary of the Encyclopedia Brown series. Sobol's latest Encyclopedia Brown adventure, ENCYCLOPEDIA BROWN AND THE CASE OF THE SOCCER SCHEME, will be published in October 2012.

Sobol was born in New York City in 1924. He served in the Army Corps of Engineers during WWII. After the war he began his career as a copywriter at the New York Sun, where he eventually worked his way up to reporter. Sobol began writing mysteries in 1957. The idea for Encyclopedia Brown came to him when he was researching an article at the New York Public Library and a game book was handed to him in error by a desk clerk. The book had puzzles on one side of the page and solutions on the other. He thought why not write a mystery series with the same sort of premise. The Encyclopedia Brownbooks would eventually earn him an Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America in 1976. Sobol authored more than 80 books.

Sobol passed away on July 11, 2012 at the age of 87. He is survived by his wife, Rose; a sister, Helen; three children, Diane, Eric and John; and four grandchildren, Gregory, Bryan, Lauren and Nicholas.

Ramona the pest

                                                                 Ramona the pest
                                                                 By Beverly Cleary
Ramona is very annoying and she likes to be center of attention,and makes lots of noise. Miss Binney's  the best teacher ever in Ramonas eyes,and doesn't say words so kids understand her.
This book is an ordinary book in our times now.In this book very exited because today's her first day of prep.Also shes exited for Halloween and dresses up as a witch.Ramona thinks her teacher doesn't like her after trying to teach Davy how to write d's,Will her teacher forgive Ramona?My favorite part of this book was when Howie pulled the wheel off Ramona's trike so it was a two wheeler.
This book is really enjoyable.I think that the books of this series are too short.
I recommend this book to 7 year old's and up your garrenteed to love this book because its just a good book.                                                

 author Bio

Beverly Cleary was born in McMinnville, Oregon, and lived on a farm in Yam hill, a town so small it had no library. Her mother arranged with the State Library to have books sent to Yam hill and acted as librarian in a lodge room upstairs over a bank. There, Beverly learned to love books.

A Struggling Reader
When the family moved to Portland, where Beverly attended grammar school and high school, she soon found herself in the low reading circle, an experience that has given her sympathy for the problems of struggling readers. By the third grade she had conquered reading and spent much of her childhood either with books or on her way to and from the public library. Before long her school librarian suggested that she write books for children when she grew up. The idea appealed to her, and she decided that someday she would write the books she longed to read, but was unable to find on the library shelves — funny stories about her neighborhood and the sort of children she knew.

Career Path
After graduation from junior college in Ontario, California, and the University of California at Berkeley, Beverly entered the School of Librarianship at the University of Washington, Seattle. There she specialized in library work with children. She was the children's librarian in Yakima, Washington, until she married Clarence Cleary and moved to California. The Cleary's are the parents of twins, now grown.

Advice to Children
Beverly's hobbies are travel and needlework. When children ask Beverly where she finds her ideas, she replies, “From my own experience and from the world around me.” Henry Huggins, written when she was in her early thirties, was her first attempt at writing. Her advice to the many children who write asking for “tips” on writing is for them to read widely while growing up, and when the time comes for them to write, they will find their own way of writing and will not need tips to guide them.

HENRY HUGGINS AND RIBSY

Henry and ribsy

By Beverly Cleary

Henry is the best  character of the Beverly Cleary books in my opinion.In this book henrys dad said he could go salmon fishing but he has to keep ribsy out of trouble.This is not easy all though ribsy is a good dog,but its super hard if ramona the street pest is around.She is bezus's little sister who is henrys friend.Can henry figure a way to keep ribsy out of trouble?

Author bio

 Beverly Cleary was born in McMinnville, Oregon, and lived on a farm in Yamhill, a town so small it had no library. Her mother arranged with the State Library to have books sent to Yamhill and acted as librarian in a lodge room upstairs over a bank. There, Beverly learned to love books.

A Struggling Reader
When the family moved to Portland, where Beverly attended grammar school and high school, she soon found herself in the low reading circle, an experience that has given her sympathy for the problems of struggling readers. By the third grade she had conquered reading and spent much of her childhood either with books or on her way to and from the public library. Before long her school librarian suggested that she write books for children when she grew up. The idea appealed to her, and she decided that someday she would write the books she longed to read, but was unable to find on the library shelves — funny stories about her neighborhood and the sort of children she knew.

Career Path
After graduation from junior college in Ontario, California, and the University of California at Berkeley, Beverlyentered the School of Librarianship at the University of Washington, Seattle. There she specialized in library work with children. She was the children's librarian in Yakima, Washington, until she married Clarence Cleary and moved to California. The Clearys are the parents of twins, now grown.

Advice to Children
Beverly's hobbies are travel and needlework. When children ask Beverly where she finds her ideas, she replies, “From my own experience and from the world around me.” Henry Huggins, written when she was in her early thirties, was her first attempt at writing. Her advice to the many children who write asking for “tips” on writing is for them to read widely while growing up, and when the time comes for them to write, they will find their own way of writing and will not need tips to guide them.

Ottis spofford

 otis spofford

By beverly cleary 

Otis likes to stur up a bit of excitment.When it comes to trouble hes your man,he can make a folk dance a room full of indians.He loves to make spit balls and tease ellen tebbits but one day his teasing goes too far.Hes in it deep by ellen he cut the hair she was growing for months for piggy tails.Otis is scared ellen has some big stuff planned.Not just telling his mum about it.
Follow this link if you would like to buy it     Otis Spofford


 

Beverly Cleary was born in McMinnville, Oregon, and lived on a farm in Yamhill, a town so small it had no library. Her mother arranged with the State Library to have books sent to Yamhill and acted as librarian in a lodge room upstairs over a bank. There, Beverly learned to love books.

A Struggling Reader
When the family moved to Portland, where Beverly attended grammar school and high school, she soon found herself in the low reading circle, an experience that has given her sympathy for the problems of struggling readers. By the third grade she had conquered reading and spent much of her childhood either with books or on her way to and from thepublic library. Before long her school librarian suggested that she write books for children when she grew up. The idea appealed to her, and she decided that someday she would write the books she longed to read, but was unable to find on the library shelves — funny stories about her neighborhood and the sort of children she knew.

Career Path
After graduation from junior college in Ontario, California, and the University of California at Berkeley, Beverlyentered the School of Librarianship at the University of Washington, Seattle. There she specialized in library work with children. She was the children's librarian in Yakima, Washington, until she married Clarence Cleary and moved to California. The Clearys are the parents of twins, now grown.

Advice to Children
Beverly's hobbies are travel and needlework. When children ask Beverly where she finds her ideas, she replies, “From my own experience and from the world around me.” Henry Huggins, written when she was in her early thirties, was her first attempt at writing. Her advice to the many children who write asking for “tips” on writing is for them to read widely while growing up, and when the time comes for them to write, they will find their own way of writing and will not need tips to guide them.

Ramona quimby

                                                                       Ramona Quimby
                                                                      By Beverly cleary
 Mr. Quimby's going to college, Mrs. Quimby's going to work. Now that Ramona is eight, she can go to a new school with a new teacher and ride the bus all by herself. But when school is out she has to go to her grandmas house  and has to get along with a peskylttle girl called willa jean she gets to be mean to ramona. Ramonas life is getting worse every minute like a curse,Romanas family depends on her and she spews up in front of class and cracks a raw egg on her head so now she thinks shes a nuisence to Mrs.Whaley her teacher.

If you would like to buy this book follow this link Ramona Quimby, Age 8

"When it comes to writing books kids love, nobody does it better."
— Ilene Cooper, Booklist

Beverly Cleary was born in McMinnville, Oregon, and, until she was old enough to attend school, lived on a farm in Yamhill, a town so small it had no library. Her mother arranged with the State Library to have books sent to Yamhill and acted as librarian in a lodge room upstairs over a bank. There young Beverly learned to love books. However, when the family moved to Portland, Beverly soon found herself in the grammar school's low reading circle, an experience that has given her sympathy for the problems of struggling readers.

By the third grade she had conquered reading and spent much of her childhood either with books or on her way to and from the public library. Before long her school librarian was suggesting that she should write for boys and girls when she grew up. The idea appealed to her, and she decided that someday she would write the books she longed to read but was unable to find on the library shelves, funny stories about her neighborhood and the sort of children she knew. And so Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, Ellen Tebbits, and her other beloved characters were born.

When children ask Mrs. Cleary where she finds her ideas, she replies, "From my own experience and from the world around me." She included a passage about the D.E.A.R. program in Ramona Quimby, Age 8(second chapter) because she was inspired by letters she received from children who participated in "Drop Everything and Read" activities. Their interest and enthusiasm encouraged her to provide the same experience to Ramona, who enjoys D.E.A.R. time with the rest of her class.

Mrs. Cleary's books have earned her many prestigious awards, including the 2003 National Medal of Art from the National Endowment of the Arts and the 1984 John Newbery Medal for Dear Mr. Henshaw. Her Ramona and Her Father and Ramona Quimby, Age 8 were named 1978 and 1982 Newbery Honor Books, respectively.

Henry Huggins book review

Henry Huggins and the clubhouse

By Beverly Cleary

Meet Henry Huggins,he is an ordinary town boy.He has a dog and cat called Ribsy and nosy and you know the normal stuff.But when he has plans they're always spoiled,mostly by Ramona the street pest.But will Henry  ,Robert and Murph be able to make a club without pesky little Ramona ruining it?

Will a "no girls allowed" sign make a difference, I don't think so.I recommend this book because then you'll notice how good reading is and you might possibly read more.
If you want to buy this book follow this link Amazon.com: beverly cleary

Bio   

Beverly Cleary was born in McMinnville, Oregon, and lived on a farm in Yamhill, a town so small it had no library. Her mother arranged with the State Library to have books sent to Yamhill and acted as librarian in a lodge room upstairs over a bank. There, Beverly learned to love books.
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