The listing, Beverly Cleary's Ramona - Behind the Scenes of a Television Show has ended.
Grade 5-7 A sure-fire combination for nonfiction: Cleary's lovable Ramona Quimby and television. This is an unusually well-done treatment of television production as it follows the making of the Ramona series from its inception to publicity and airing. The emphasis here is on the non-technical aspects of television production, and the book focuses on the actors and crew, set design, the script, and the work involved in the actual filming and editing. The mechanics of equipment and broadcasting, readily available in other sources, are appropriately omitted. Scott's descriptions are in-depth without belaboring, and her style is clear and follows a logical progression. Miller's black-and-white photographs, which unfortunately are not captioned, are well integrated and add a great deal to the text. The index makes this useful for report writing in addition to general interest reading. The attractive format and appealing subject make this a highly recommended purchase.