This is a book review of Ruby Holler by Sharon Creech. This is part of Josie’s Joyful Book Reviews for Kids.
Full Title: Ruby Holler
Author: Sharon Creech
Series: none
Genre: Realistic Fiction, Middle-Grade Adventure
Book Summary
Dallas and Florida are orphans until they meet Tiller and Sairy, an older couple who live in Ruby Holler.
Dallas and Florida aren’t sure they want to stay with this couple because they don’t trust people. They’ve been shuffled between foster homes and orphanages all their lives. Dallas likes their new home, but Florida is skeptical.
Tiller and Sairy are going on a trip. Tiller is going on a canoe trip and Florida is going with him. Sairy is going to look for a bird on a tropical island; Dallas is going with her. Tiller and Sairy pay the kids to help them get ready for their trip.
While Tiller and Sairy are in town, Dallas accidentally mentions the understone funds, which is where Tiller and Sairy keep their money, to the owner of the orphanage. The owner asks Z to go see if he can find the banks so he can steal the money hidden in them!
Will Dallas and Florida stay in Ruby Holler?
And will they be able to foil the scheme of the orphanage’s owner?
Josie’s Thoughts on Ruby Holler
Ruby Holler is fiction, and you will like this book if you like stories about orphans finding a home or the magic of love.
I give this book 5/5 stars because stories about orphans finding a home always thrill me. It’s a loveable story. You’ll find yourself rooting for them and sympathizing with them.
Similar Books and Recommendations
If you like this book, here are some books similar to Ruby Holler to consider:
- The Lost Ruby by Christoph von Schmid
- A Lion to Guard Us by Clyde Robert Bulla
- Two Tickets to Freedom by Florence B. Freedman
- Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
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