Beverly Cleary

Separated from his owner, Henry Huggins, in a shopping center parking lot, an ordinary city dog begins a series of bewildering adventures.

Beatrice Quimby has so much trouble with her little sister Ramona, that she decides she does not like Ramona at all.

A reckless young mouse named Ralph makes friends with a boy in room 215 of the Mountain View Inn and discovers the joys of motorcycling.

Six-year-old Ramona tries to cope with an unsympathetic first-grade teacher.

Henry and his friend, Beezus try to make enough money to buy a bike.

Ramona's year in third grade is highlighted by the arrival of Howie's rich uncle, a change in her after-school situation, a surprise wedding, a death and a new arrival in the family, and her father's getting a job.

When her father loses his job and it seems like the entire family is down in the dumps, Ramona attempts to cheer everybody up by pretending to be rich and famous. However, not everybody is pleased with Ramona's antics, including her teacher.

Third-grader Ellen takes dancing lessons, wears braces on her teeth, and has a best friend.

Henry gets himself into all sorts of funny situations when he tries to keep his dog, Ribsy, out of trouble.

Follows the popular children's author through college years during the Depression; jobs including that of librarian; marriage; and writing and publication of her first book, "Henry Huggins."