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Beverly Cleary Books: Biography, Best Books & Where to Read Them

1916–2021 · McMinnville, Oregon
📖 Best for: Grades 3–5 (ages 8–11)

Beverly Cleary booksbooks by Beverly ClearyHenry HugginsBeezus and RamonaThe Mouse and the MotorcycleRamona the Pest

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Who is Beverly Cleary?

Beverly Cleary was a librarian who wrote about ordinary kids on Klickitat Street in Portland, Oregon — Henry Huggins, his dog Ribsy, and the unforgettable Ramona Quimby. Dear Mr. Henshaw won the Newbery Medal.

Where to start

New to Beverly Cleary? Start with Ramona the Pest.

Beverly Cleary’s best-known books, in order

Beverly Cleary’s books are under copyright, so Pagine doesn’t host them — but you can borrow every title below free. Tap Local library to see which libraries near you have it, Libby / OverDrive to borrow the ebook or audiobook with your library card, or Open Library for free online lending.

  1. Henry Huggins (1950)
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  2. Beezus and Ramona (1955)
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  3. The Mouse and the Motorcycle (1965)
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  4. Ramona the Pest (1968)
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  5. Ramona and Her Father (1977)
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  6. Ramona Quimby, Age 8 (1981)
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  7. Dear Mr. Henshaw (1983)
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Wonder Stories: The Best Myths for Boys and Girls
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A Day at the Workshop
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A Wonder Book and Tanglewood Tales, for Girls and Boys
A Wonder Book and Tanglewood Tales, for Girls and Boys
Nathaniel Hawthorne
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An Old-Fashioned Girl
An Old-Fashioned Girl
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Cat and Dog Go With the Flow
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Heidi
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My First Day at School
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Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca Adapted from the Third Book of the Primary Schools of Athens, Greece
Odysseus, the Hero of Ithaca Adapted from the Third Book of the Primary Schools of Athens, Greece
Homer
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On trail and rapid by dog-sled & canoe
On trail and rapid by dog-sled & canoe
H. A. Cody
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Beverly Cleary?

Beverly Cleary was a librarian who wrote about ordinary kids on Klickitat Street in Portland, Oregon — Henry Huggins, his dog Ribsy, and the unforgettable Ramona Quimby. Dear Mr.

What is Beverly Cleary’s most famous book?

Ramona the Pest is a great place to start; other favourites include Henry Huggins, Beezus and Ramona, The Mouse and the Motorcycle.

What age are Beverly Cleary’s books for?

Beverly Cleary’s books are best for grades 3–5 (ages 8–11).

Can I read Beverly Cleary’s books free online?

Beverly Cleary’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.

Where can I borrow Beverly Cleary books near me?

Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend Beverly Cleary ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.

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