Quotes from Beveryly Cleary

Don't let old Whaley get you down," he answered. "She likes you OK. You're a good kid.

Ramona, I hear the mission bells above, Ramona, they're ringing out our song of love." Ramona stared at her book as she thought mean, dark thoughts about Uncle Hobart.

Ramona made a face. "Mother, do you have to say that every single morning?" she asked in exasperation.

Never again would he stand all day at a cash register, ringing up groceries for a long line of people who were always in a hurry. Ramona

father pointed out. "Now run along. I have studying to do." Ramona thought this answer over and decided that since her parents agreed, they must be right. Well, Mrs. Whaley could just go jump in a lake, even though

a fad started by Yard Ape, who sometimes brought his lunch.

Ramona needed a moment to

struggled into their wraps

And will Mother have to sign your progress reports?

THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Never again would he stand all day at a cash