Book details
Ruby Starr
Description
Perfect for younger fans of the Dork Diaries and Story Thieves series, Ruby Starr is an older Junie B. Jones with a big imagination and a love of reading.Ruby Starr has always loved books. She loves them so much that she started a lunchtime book club called The Unicorns. She also has the best friends ever-some real, some fictional-and that's just the way she likes it.But then one dark and stormy night (okay it was the morning of a sunny day) Charlotte, a new student comes to town. Ruby knows from her books that a new character probably means trouble...and she's right! Charlotte wants to turn the book club into a drama club, and she's spending a lot of time with Ruby's best friend.Ruby's going to have to use her imagination and love of reading to solve this big problem before she loses her school friends and her book friends for good.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
272 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Storyline: 'Ruby Starr' features a captivating plot that follows the imaginative and book-loving protagonist, Ruby, as she navigates the challenges of friendship and change, making it a relatable and compelling read for middle-grade readers.
- Promotion of Literacy: The book celebrates the joy of reading and the importance of libraries, encouraging young readers to explore their own love for books and the adventures that await within their pages.
- Development of Empathy: Through Ruby's interactions and the diverse cast of characters, readers are exposed to different perspectives and situations, fostering empathy and understanding towards others' feelings and experiences.
- Positive Role Model: Ruby Starr, with her creativity, resilience, and passion for literature, serves as a positive role model for young readers, inspiring them to be confident in their own interests and to stand up for what they believe in.