![]() Her mother is portrayed sympathetically, but Ruby still struggles with anger, hurt, and a sense of loss. Readers will take Ruby to heart as she navigates the difficult issues life has dealt her. ![]() Pros: This book takes a sensitive look at an issue not often addressed in children’s literature. Can Ruby risk being honest with her friend? Grades 4-6. ![]() Just as Ruby is about to reveal the truth to Margalit, she learns that Margalit’s brother may have been the victim of Ruby’s mother’s crime. The summer before middle school, Margalit moves into Ruby’s condo complex, and the two girls quickly become friends. She’s kept her distance from other kids because she doesn’t want them to know about her mom. Since then, Ruby has lived with her aunt and gone to visit her mother in prison every weekend. Summary: Ruby has kept a big secret for many years: when she was five, her mother was arrested and sentenced to 20-25 years in jail. ![]() Published by Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers ![]()
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