Ramona Quimby, Age 8

Ramona gets to ride the school bus by herself this year. And despite teasing from Danny the Yard Ape, she|s determined to enjoy the third grade; her new teacher, Mrs. Whaley; and learning to read and write. If only Mother would not remind Ramona each morning to be nice to Willa Jean Kemp. If only her parents wouldn|t quarrel at home. If only Ramona didn|t get sick one horrible day and throw up - at school. But being a patient has its advantages. Even book reports and rainy Sundays have a bright side. In Ramona|s world, being eight isn|t easy, but it|s never dull!