This story will not let readers down, because its author who is wonderfully attuned to second graders' humor, concerns, and interests places much emphasis on the importance of real friendship. Books about Ramona remain popular with younger readers. Life was so interesting, she had to find out what happened next. Writer Beverly Cleary continues her insightful and humorous style. Written in short chapters, the plot touches on problems about family, friendship and spelling that sometimes seem overwhelming to Ram ona.
Readers empathize with the heroine and events are often hilarious.
Lois Lowry proves again that she understands little boys as well as she knows the Anastasia Krupniks of this world. He wants to be a zookeeper. The project almost turns into a disaster when the preschooler realizes the enormity of his goals. Sam's mother and father among the most humorous, understanding, and sensible parents in recent children's fiction help him through his dilemma. When he finally casts off his zooman suit, he discovers something that truly makes him Chief of Wonderfulness he can read, not just sounds nor words, but whole sentences.