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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2008 · Est. 2 hour read
Brand New School, Brave New Ruby
Written by Derrick Barnes · Illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
Book #1 in the Ruby and the Booker Boys series
Ruby Booker navigates sibling antics and dreams of becoming a famous animal doctor.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 377 ratings
130 pages· 10,934 words· Est. 2 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Meet Ruby Booker, the spirited eight-year-old with big dreams and even bigger adventures. As the youngest sibling to the popular Booker boys, Ruby is determined to make her mark. Whether she's uncovering her brothers' mischief or planning her future as a renowned animal doctor, Ruby's life is never dull. With her pet iguana, Lady Love, by her side, and a voice that can captivate any audience, Ruby's journey is filled with laughter, challenges, and endless possibilities. Will she outshine her brothers and achieve her dreams? Dive into Ruby's world and find out!
From the publisher
Brought to you by Newbery Honor author Derrick Barnes, eight-year-old Ruby Booker is the baby sis of Marcellus (11), Roosevelt (10), and Tyner (9), the most popular boys on Chill Brook Ave. When Ruby isn’t hanging with her friend, Theresa Petticoat, she’s finding out what kind of mischief her brothers are getting into. She’s sweet and sassy and every bit as tough as her older siblings. She sings like nobody’s business; she has a pet iguana named Lady Love; her favorite color is grape-jelly purple; and when she grows up, she’s going to be the most famous woman animal doctor on the planet. She’s the fabulous, oh-so-spectacular Ruby Marigold Booker!
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 130
- Words
- 10,934
- Reading age
- 7–9
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 700L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.3
- F&P level
- ~Q
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 123884
Publication
- Published
- July 1, 2008
- Publisher
- Scholastic Paperbacks
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780545017602
- LCCN
- 2007030828
- OCLC
- 184821936
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