Ramona's year in third grade is highlighted by the arrival of Howie's rich Uncle Hobart, a change in her after-school situation, a surprise wedding, a death and a new arrival in the family, and her father's getting a job.

Follows the adventures of nine-year-old Ramona at home with big sister Beezus and baby sister Roberta and at school in Mrs. Meacham's class.

The family routine is upset during Ramona's year in second grade when her father unexpectedly loses his job.

Ramona the pest - It is the greatest day in Ramona's life. She is in kindergarten and she loves her teacher, Miss Binney. So how in the world does Ramona get into trouble? Ramona forever - Life for Ramona, now a grown-up third grader, is full of beginnings and discoveries and surprises -- one very big surprise and one very small, but just as special!

Ramona is a little girl with a very big imagination and a nose for mischief. Her playful antics keep everyone in her loving family on their toes, including her older sister Beezus.