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I like them both. Ramona is very tied to the BC series, but I don't think that's a bad thing. Hey, there are far worse fictional heroines to be named after! I think it's very cute.

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I also like Beverly a lot, but it never gets any love on BtN. I think it's bright and enthusiastic and charming.

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Anyway, it's odd that Beverly Cleary just died, because I reread the Ramona series a few months ago. I hadn't read them since I was a kid, but they still held up. I love the fact that BC wrote about everyday families with everyday problems, and did it in a funny, engaging way. What a great writer and person. She will be missed.

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**Starfish and coffee, maple syrup and jam/Butterscotch clouds, a tangerine, and a side order of ham**