Beverly Cleary

Beverly Cleary

Beverly Cleary was born in McMinnville, Oregon, USA on April 12th, 1916 and passed away at the age of 104 on March 5th, 2021.

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Beverly Cleary Stats: The highest rated book by Beverly Cleary on Book Notification is Ramona the Brave, the 3rd novel in the Ramona Quimby series. The second-highest rated book is Ramona the Pest (Ramona Quimby #2).

The most read book by Beverly Cleary on Book Notification is Beezus and Ramona, the first novel in the Ramona Quimby series. The second most read book is Ramona the Brave (Ramona Quimby #3).

Below is a complete list of Beverly Cleary books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Beverly Cleary is the Ramona Quimby Series.

List of Henry Huggins Books in Publication Order

Follows a young boy named Henry and his dog Ribsy as they have everyday adventures in their neighborhood.

List of Ellen & Otis Books in Publication Order

Highlights childhood friendships, secrets, and fun, as Ellen and Otis learn important life lessons.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
71951
2
101953

List of Ramona Quimby Books in Publication Order

Features the fun and everyday adventures of a lively, curious girl named Ramona, who learns life lessons with family and friends.

List of Ramona Quimby Non-Fiction in Publication Order

Through the character of Ramona Quimby children learn the value of journaling their own daily experiences.

List of First Love Books in Publication Order

Features young teens navigating the challenges and joys of growing up and discovering first crushes.

List of Ralph S. Mouse Books in Publication Order

Follows a clever mouse who loves adventure and riding his toy motorcycle.

List of Leigh Botts Books in Publication Order

A young boy grows through writing letters and diary entries, revealing his personal struggles and growth.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.31983
2
1991

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of Short Story Collections in Publication Order

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1
82005

List of Picture Books in Publication Order

List of Non-Fiction in Publication Order

List of Avon Camelot Books in Publication Order

An imprint publishing engaging fiction and non-fiction books for readers of all ages, offering a variety of stories and topics.

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1
Lottie & Lisa (By: Erich Kastner)
1952
2
Summerdog Comes Home (By: George Albert Zabriskie)
1980
3
1981
4
Baseball Fever (By: Ray Cruz, Johanna Hurwitz)
1981
5
61981
6
1982
7
Basic Fun (By: Susan Drake Lipscomb, Margaret Ann Zusnich)
1982
8
1983
9
Tunnel to Yesterday (By: Jerome Beatty Jr.)
1983
10
1983
11
Rich Mitch (By: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat)
1983
12
Summerdog (By: Thom Roberts)
1983
13
Bet You Can't! (By: Kathy Darling, Vicki Cobb)
1983
14
1983
15
61983
16
Peggy Fleming: Portrait of an Iceskater (By: Bruce Curtis, Stephanie Young)
1984
17
Gremlins (By: George Gipe)
1984
18
1984
19
1985
20
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Book 1 (By: Andrew Glass, Catherine Edwards Sadler)
1985
21
Get Rich Mitch! (By: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat)
1985
22
1986
23
Ukrainian Egg Mystery (By: George E. Stanley)
1986
24
Moroccan Mystery (By: Thomas McKean)
1986
25
1986
26
Flash Fry, Private Eye (By: Tim Schoch)
1986
27
The Anti-Peggy Plot (By: Thomas McKean)
1986
28
Best Joke Book for Kids 2 (By: Joan Eckstein)
1987
29
The Codebreaker Kids (By: George E. Stanley)
1987
30
Summer Camp Creeps (By: Tim Schoch)
1987
31
1988
32
Breezy (By: Leda Blumberg)
1988
33
Racing the Sun (By: Paul Pitts)
1988
34
Anne Frank (By: Johanna Hurwitz)
1989
35
1990
36
1990
37
1990
38
1990
39
1991
40
1992
41
1992
42
Tons of Trash (By: Joan Rattner Heilman)
1992
43
1992
44
How to Travel Through Time (By: James M. Deem)
1993
45
1993
46
1993
47
Christmas Countdown (By: Steve Englehart)
1993
48
Miss Yonkers Goes Bonkers (By: Mike Thaler)
1994
49
1994
50
1994
51
Main Street (By: Susan Kirby)
1994
52
Comet Luck (By: Madge Harrah)
1994
53
Kwanzaa (By: Mildred Pitts Walter)
1995
54
Vampire Mom (By: Don Whittington)
1995
55
1995
56
Spookhouse (By: Don Whittington)
1995
57
1996
58
1996
59
8
Four Perfect Pebbles (By: Lila Perl, Marion Blumenthal Lazan)
1996
60
Zombie Queen (By: Don Whittington)
1996
61
Freak Show (By: Don Whittington)
1996
62
Going to Net (By: Various Various)
1996
63
Tracks in the Snow (By: Lucy Jane Bledsoe)
1997
64
Danger Along the Ohio (By: Patricia Willis)
1997
65
1997
66
Night of the Chupacabras (By: Marie G. Lee)
1998
67
1998
68
1998
69
Becoming Felix (By: Nancy Hope Wilson)
1998
70
1998
71
Mischief, Mad Mary, and Me (By: Dawn Knight)
1998
72
It's In Your Hands, Daisy P. Duckwitz (By: Jacqueline Shannon)
1998
73
Leaving Summer (By: Donal Harding)
1998
74
Flea Circus Summer (By: Cheryl Ware)
1998
75
Calling Me Home (By: Patricia Hermes)
1998
76
1999
77
1999
78
Get on the Net (By: Robert Pondiscio)
1999
79
Don't Try This at Home! (By: Vicki Cobb)
1999
80
1999
81
1999
82
1999
83
Green Mango Magic (By: Sylvie Hossack)
1999
84
All the Answers (By: Anne C. Lemieux)
2000
85
Can of Worms (By: Kathy MacKel)
2000
86
Orphan Journey Home (By: Liza Ketchum)
2000
87
2000
88
2000
89
2000
90
2003
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List of Beverly Cleary Anthologies in Publication Order

Beverly Cleary

Beverly Cleary (Beverly Atlee Bunn Cleary) was born on April 12th, 1916. Beverly passed away March 5th, 2021 at 104 years old. Beverly Cleary was born in McMinnville, Oregon, USA. Cleary attended University of California, Berkeley where she received a B.A. English and University of Washington where she received an M.A. Library Science.

Beverly Cleary is probably best known for her Standalone Novels. There are currently 13 novels available. The first standalone was released in 1961 with the novel Beaver and Wally. The most recently released novel was Muggie Maggie which was released in 1990.

Beverly Cleary also wrote the Ramona Quimby series which has 8 books including Beezus and Ramona and Ramona the Pest.

Beverly Cleary: Awards & Accolades

Cleary's books have won multiple awards, Ramona and Her Father won the John Newbery Medal Awards, Newbery Honor, in 1978. Ramona and Her Mother won the National Book Awards, Children's Books - Paperback, in 1981. Ramona Quimby, Age 8 won the John Newbery Medal Awards, Newbery Honor, in 1982. Dear Mr. Henshaw won the John Newbery Medal Awards, Newbery Medal, in 1984.

Cleary's book, Ramona Quimby, Age 8 was nominated for the National Book Awards, Children's Books - Hardcover, in 1982.

Related Authors

The most common authors followed by users who also follow Beverly Cleary are:

  1. Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games Series.
  2. J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter Series.
  3. C.S. Lewis, author of The Chronicles Of Narnia Series.
  4. Neil Gaiman, author of the American Gods Series.
  5. James Patterson, author of the Alex Cross Series.

Beverly Cleary: F.A.Q

When was Beverly Cleary Born?

Beverly Cleary was born on April 12th, 1916.

When did Beverly Cleary die?

Beverly Cleary died on March 5th, 2021 at 104 years old.

Where was Beverly Cleary Born?

Beverly Cleary was born in McMinnville, Oregon, USA.

What book awards has Beverly Cleary won?

Ramona and Her Father: John Newbery Medal Awards Newbery Honor (1978).
Ramona and Her Mother: National Book Awards Children's Books - Paperback (1981).
Ramona Quimby, Age 8: John Newbery Medal Awards Newbery Honor (1982).
Dear Mr. Henshaw: John Newbery Medal Awards Newbery Medal (1984).

What was the first book Beverly Cleary wrote?

The first book written by Beverly Cleary was Henry Huggins, published in 1950.

What was the most recent book Beverly Cleary wrote?

Her most recently released work was Just for Me (a short story) on March 19th, 2013.

How many books has Beverly Cleary written?

Beverly Cleary has written 49 books across 13 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 6 books in the Henry Huggins Series
  • 2 books in the Ellen & Otis Series
  • 8 books in the Ramona Quimby Series
  • 2 Ramona Quimby Non-Fiction
  • 4 books in the First Love Series
  • 3 books in the Ralph S. Mouse Series
  • 2 books in the Leigh Botts Series
  • 13 Standalone Novels
  • 1 Short Story Collections
  • 6 Picture Books
  • 2 Non-Fiction
  • 1 book in the Avon Camelot Series

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