The Little Red Fort

By Brenda Maier, Sonia Sanchez (Illustrator)

Part of the Little Ruby’s Big Ideas series

A girl builds a fort alone after her brothers refuse to help. Who will have the last laugh?

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40 pages· 397 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Ruby's head is buzzing with ideas, but when she decides to build something from old boards, her brothers scoff at her ambition. Undeterred, Ruby sets out to learn and create on her own. As her dazzling fort takes shape, the tables turn, and it's Ruby who holds the power. Will her brothers finally see the value of her determination and creativity? This modern twist on a classic tale celebrates the spirit of young inventors and the triumph of perseverance over doubt.

From the publisher

Ruby’s mind is always full of ideas. One day, she finds some old boards and decides to build something. She invites her brothers to help, but they just laugh and tell her she doesn’t know how to build. “Then I’ll learn,” she says. And she does! When she creates a dazzling fort that they all want to play in, it is Ruby who has the last laugh. With sprightly text and winsome pictures, this modern spin on the timeless favorite The Little Red Hen celebrates the pluck and ingenuity of young creators everywhere!

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 397
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD470L

Themes & topics

Books about engineering Books about family Books about girls and women Books about self-esteem Books about self-esteem and self-reliance

What readers & critics say

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4.5

“This is a clever engineering twist on the classic "Little Red Hen" tale, and I appreciated Ruby's self-confidence and the way the adults in her life support her in her fort building. The sibling interactions, while perhaps realistic, leave something to be desired, although in the end everyone contributes and plays nice, which is a win.”

Marmee

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