Remarkably Ruby by Terri Libenson, HarperCollins US, ISBN 9780063139183
Aashi reviewed her own copy of this graphic novel.
REVIEWED BY AASHI, AGE 10, VIC
Remarkably Ruby is a book about Ruby and Mia, two girls who used to be friends.
Ruby is a kind and shy girl who loves poetry. Ruby has irritable bowel syndrome, which means she must go to the bathroom at random times! It is hard for her to make friends as people tease her for rushing to the bathroom. She wants friends and to show people who she is.
Mia is a girl who is popular and outgoing. She is even running for school president. She is nice, sporty, smart and a perfect candidate for school president. She soon starts to notice how her friends are leaving her out and doing after-school activities without her.
Do Ruby and Mia need each other? Are they destined to be friends forever?
The book is very nice and inspiring. It shows true teamwork and kindness, even after fights and disputes. I would recommend the book to anyone who loves friendship and inspiring stories. The age group is 8-14 as it is a fantastic read.
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