Clearly, B. (1955). Beezus and ramona.
What is an older sister to do? Beezus’ four year old sister is quite the handful. It’s obvious that Ramona likes attention, and she’ll go to great lengths to get it. Beezus can’t go to an art class or play checkers without Ramona causing a scene. One day Ramona even invites several children over for a party without her mother even knowing it. In her sister’s case, the last straw is when Ramona ruins not one of her birthday cakes, but two. Beezus a bit embarrassed confesses that she doesn’t always like Ramona. Her aunt and mother tell of how they didn’t always care for each other as they were growing up, but now have a wonderful relationship. Beezus can’t believe what she’s hearing, and hopes that one day, it will be the same for them.
The onomatopoeia in this selection shows what a handful Ramona can be, constantly making noise. It adds a little something to the character of Ramona. The theme is based on the siblings’ relationship. Beezus just doesn’t know how to feel about her younger sister at times. She tries to do the right thing by trying to make Ramona happy, but Ramona just somehow seems to always mess it up.
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