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Love, Ruby Lavender

Love, Ruby Lavender

Published in
2001
4.07
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Description

When her quirky grandmother goes to Hawaii for the summer, nine-year-old Ruby learns to survive on her own in Mississippi by writing letters, befriending chickens as well as the new girl in town, and finally coping with her grandfather's death.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
200 pages

Why to read

  • Heartwarming tale of friendship and family relationships
  • Unique coming-of-age story for young readers
  • Opportunity to learn about coping with loss
  • Appealing Southern setting and storytelling