
Ruby is unlike most little girls in old China. Instead of aspiring to get married, Ruby is determined to attend university when she grows up, just like the boys in her family. Based upon the inspirational story of the author's grandmother and accompanied by richly detailed illustrations, Ruby's Wish is an engaging portrait of a young girl who strives for more and a family who rewards her hard work...
Age Range: 5 - 8 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 7
Lexile Measure: 600L
Hardcover: 36 pages
Publisher: Chronicle Books (September 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0811834905
ISBN-13: 978-0811834902
Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.4 x 10.9 inches
Amazon Rank: 138945
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My daughters and I love this engaging, beautifully illustrated tale of a girl who grew up in another era -- yet not so long ago -- in China. What makes this "be true to yourself/follow your dreams" story so special is that it's true and told in a won...
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