My Beauty Best Teacher

From the moment Howie Kemp's mysterious "rich" Uncle Hobart arrives from Saudi Arabia, everything around Ramona Quimby seems to be changing. Howie and his sister, Willa Jean, talk only about Uncle Hobart. Ramona's mother and Aunt Bea seem to be keeping secrets. Life for Ramona, now a grown-up third-grader is full of beginnings and discoveries and surprises – one very big surprise and one very small, but just as special!

Through all the happiness and confusion, and some small moments of sadness too, Ramona tries hard to be pleasant and helpful. Whether she's pleasant or pesty, brave or blunderful, she's always wonderful Ramona – forever!

About the Author

Beverly Cleary has written more than 35 award-winning books about the kind of things real children think about and run into everyday–stories full of humor and heart. She has a wide and loyal readership that now spans several generations. She has won the Newbery Medal and twice been awarded the Newbery Honor. In 1975, she was presented with the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award for her substantial and lasting contribution to literature fro children. Listening Library is proud to offer all of Ramona's adventures on audio, read by Stockard Channing.

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