Eleven-year-old Ruby Danes is about to start middle school, and only her aunt knows her deepest, darkest, most secret secret: her mother is in prison. Then Margalit Tipps moves into Ruby's condo complex, and the two immediately hit it off. Ruby thinks she's found her first true-blue friend — but can she tell Margalit the truth about her mom?
Maybe not. Because it turns out that Margalit's family history seems closely connected to the very event that put her mother in prison, and if Ruby comes clean, she could lose everything she cares about most.
“Beautifully written from 11-year-old Ruby’s perspective, this lyrical novel explores multiple aspects of the effects of incarceration on family.” — Booklist
"Baskin elegantly guides readers through Ruby's painful but cleansing reconstruction of the mysteries of her past while she comes to terms with her current situation. Ruby's story will speak to any young person struggling with the consequences of their parents' choices and the psychological ache of safeguarding their true selves.... Sensitively handled and emotionally impactful, this novel is especially a must-have for libraries that serve children of incarcerated parents." — Anna Murphy, School Library Journal
Recommended Age | 9 - 12 |
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Author | Nora Raleigh Baskin |
ISBN | 1442485035 |
Publication Date | Jun 16, 2015 |
Publisher | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
Language | English |