Ramona la Chinche

Ramona’s bold and funny character feels so authentic. I wonder if Cleary based her on someone from her own childhood or imagination.

That mix of innocence and chaos brought back memories of my own childhood moments. Am I the only one who wished for a bit of Ramona’s bravery?

The story made me laugh but also touched on real childhood fears and frustrations. I’m curious how Cleary decided when to lighten the mood versus when to get more serious.