Publish Date |
February 07, 2012 |
Category |
Juvenile Fiction / Family / Siblings Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship |
Price |
$7.99 |
ISBN: 9781416917762
Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: February 07, 2012
“Ruby is as effervescent and charming as ever.”—Booklist “Leavening the seriousness of her family’s money worries is Ruby’s Ramona-like talent for getting into trouble. (Young readers will think of Lilly and her purple plastic purse when Ruby’s beloved third-grade teacher Mr. Yu sends home a letter about her bad grades—Ruby draws a picture of him being struck by lightning, then features him in a less-than-flattering haiku.) Ruby and her family, along with cousin Flying Duck and the rest of the 20th Avenue Plum Club, are as comfortably familiar—and entertaining—as ever.” –The Horn Book“Although the overall tone is lighthearted, Look provides some real insight into the struggles a family faces when its main breadwinner is out of work, and she resists providing an easy resolution. Fans of Sara Pennypacker’s Clementine and Katy Kelly’s Lucy Rose should definitely meet Ruby Lu.” –Kirkus Reviews“A fun easy chapter book despite the heavier issues.”– School Library Journal