Ramona's Book Report Summary

Everyone in the Quimby family seems to be worried as the eighth chapter opens. Ramona's parents are worried about money, Beezus is worried about an upcoming party where boys will be attending, and Ramona is worried about her book report. The book she has been assigned is called "Left-Behind Cat" which she finds "medium boring."

Ramona asks her father for advice on how to "sell" the book. He suggests that she ought to have some idea from watching so many television commercials. She mentions to him that she does not want to look like a show off or be a nuisance with her report. When her father asks her why she would be worried about such a thing, she tells him about the squeaky shoes, the egg in her hair and throwing up in class. He replies that none...