Runaway Ralph / Beverly Cleary / 175 pages

This sequel to Ralph and the Motorcycle should definitely be read right after the first book.  Ralph, sick of all his little cousins, his judgmental relatives, and worried mother, decides that he will make a new life for himself at a camp where children will leave him peanut and butter sandwiches.  Problems and obstacles confront Ralph at every turn.  What will Ralph learn about life?  This is a great little story and has a parallel story about Garf, the boy who catches Ralph.  Definitely recommended for children.