A third-grader in Portland, Oregon, Ellen Tebbits is a girl with wool underwear — a detail she and her new classmate Austine Allen share as an unlikely bond. The two become fast friends before the school year ends, only to have their friendship tested by a disastrous dress mishap on the first day of fall. Beverly Cleary's 1951 classic is told in short, funny chapters that capture the awkwardness and humor of childhood.
Beverly Cleary is a beloved author whose stories have delighted young readers for generations. She's the creator of the Ramona Quimby series and the adventurous tales of Ralph S. Mouse, like Runaway Ralph. Her books are known for their humor and relatable characters.