Ramona's World, the latest of the Ramona Series to be published, has already sold over 100,000 copies in hardback in the USA. Its sales in the USA are second only to Harry Potter. In this seventh book in the series, Ramona finds everything around her is changing. Howie's mysterious uncle arrives from Saudi Arabia, and Ramona's mother and aunt seem to be keeping secrets. Life for Ramona is full of discoveries and surprises, but whether she is happy or sad, helpful or a pest, she will always be Ramona - forever! Beverly Cleary is one of America's most popular authors and has won many prestigious awards, including the American Library Association's Laura Ingalls Wilder Award. It is a well-loved series about a great character. Mums and Dads will remember Ramona from their own childhood. It tackles common issues with humour and sympathy. It is illustrated in black and white. Beverly Cleary lives in California.