Ramona's inquisitive nature matched my younger self in many ways. Her fierce desire to discover the world and experience life to the fullest inspired me to do the same. While all of Cleary's characters hold a special place in my heart, Ramona Quimby will forever be a cut above the rest. I was reading about real situations of middle-class families and how they would work out issues, and through this I was able to gain valuable knowledge of what I should expect and do in my own life. Some other children's books focused on simplistic narratives that led to a quick, happy resolution, but Cleary resolved to create plots that children could identify with on days both good and bad.įor me, the introduction to realism through her characters experiencing everyday trials and tribulations helped shape my young insight. Despite catering to a young audience, she wasn't afraid to speak about divorce, family dynamics, financial problems and other topical life issues whereas other stories concerned themselves with fighting dragons, dueling wizards or saving the world. What made Cleary's work different from other children's authors was her ability to add emotional realism into her stories.
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