He thought it was hilarious that the boy in this book was named Garf and I thought he was going to die laughing when I read the sign that he tacked above Ralph’s cage: “Pryvat! Keep Out! This Mowse is the Personul Property of Garfield R Jernigan. There are some really sweet and funny aspects to this book that had me and my nephew laughing out loud. It’s so easy to fall in love with her memorable and silly characters. Our Review of Runaway Ralph (Ralph Mouse Book 2)Ĭleary’s Ralph Mouse series continues to add some joy and adventure into our lives. Cleary’s books have received more than 35 state awards based on the direct votes of her young readers.

*All presented in recognition of her lasting contribution to children’s literature.

Named a 2000 Library of Congress ‘Living Legend’*.

American Library Association’s 1975 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award*.

Children’s Book Council 1985 Everychild Award*.

University of Southern Mississippi’s 1982 Silver Medallion*.

Catholic Library Association’s 1980 Regina Medal Award.

National Book Award, Ramona and Her Mother.

1982 Newbery Honor Book, Ramona Quimby, Age 8.

1978 Newbery Honor Book, Ramona and Her Father.

(About section quoted from the author’s website) This stems from her childhood reading days where she was unable to relate to a lot of characters in stories. Most of Cleary’s works are inspired from her childhood and from stories and experiences of those around her. Young Beverly learned to love books through her mother’s job as a librarian, although when she went to grammar school, she found herself in the low reading circle.ĭespite her struggles, she persevered and her teachers long suggested that Cleary follow a career in writing. Beverly Cleary has one of the most all-American success stories of humble authors.

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