About Books & Literature: 'Ramona and Beezus' Heads to the Big Screen

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor I don't know that there's a single literary character who I relate to more than Beezus Quimby. That is, of course, because my little sister Hannah is Ramona Quimby's real-life doppelganger. I vividly remember asking my teacher what "exasperated" meant, as it was used in one of the books to describe Beezus's feelings toward Ramona. It was a good word to learn, my friends. 'Ramona and Beezus' Opening Friday Though the characters of Beezus and Ramona were unleashed on an unsuspecting populace over 50 years ago, this is the first time they've hit the big screen. Compare 'Ramona and Beezus' Movie Trailer and Books Though we still have to wait a few days for the movie, the movie trailer is available online, and it's interesting to watch. The characters in the movie don't quite look like I've imagined them all these years, but they do seem like a fun pair of sisters just the same. 'Ramona's World' Review This most recent Beverly Cleary release, from 2001, was put out well after I'd technically outgrown Ramona and poor exasperated Beezus. Luckily, I love a good early reader novel (and they only take about an hour to read), so I'm going to have to give this one a try. Beverly Cleary Biography Beverly Cleary based Beezus and Ramona's neighborhood on her own childhood street. It leaves one wondering whether Ms. Cleary was more of a "Beezus" or more of a "Ramona." Books & Literature Ads Books Ramona Beverly Cleary Natasha Wing Books Goodnight Moon Books Featured Articles Review: 'This Must Be the Place' by Kate Racculia Review: 'Insatiable' by Meg Cabot Winner Predictions: 2010 Eisner Awards Moto Hagio Coming to SDCC William Hazlitt - The Word Juggler Poems Mangled in the Move from Page to Screen   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement