Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Signed and inscribed by beloved children's author Beverly Cleary to to author and noted children's literacy expert Sam Sebesta: 'Especially for Sam Sebesta - Happy reading! Beverly Cleary.' 'Ramona the Pest' is the classic portrayal of Ramona at age 5. Ramona is the most popular character of all Cleary's work, and 'Ramona the Pest' is ranked highest among her books by 'School Library Journal.' A very good copy of the first edition, fourth printing (stated) in jacket (price-clipped jacket faded with nicks and wear to edges; boards have some fading and light wear to edges).Darling, Louis.