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Overview

When Ruby's grandmother, Miss Eula goes to visit her new grandbaby in Hawaii, Ruby is sure that she will have a lonely, empty, horrible summer without her in boring old Halleluia, Mississippi. What happens instead? She makes a new friend, saves the school play, writes plenty of letters to her favorite (and only) grandmother . . . and finally learns to stop blaming herself for her grandfather's death. Not too bad, for a nine-year-old.

Winner of numerous awards and included on seventeen state reading lists, Love, Ruby Lavender is now republished in paperback with the original cover art by Marla Frazee.

When her quirky grandmother goes to Hawaii for the summer, nine-year-old Ruby learns to survive on her own in Mississippi by writing letters, befriending chickens as well as the new girl in town, and finally coping with her grandfather's death.

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Charming nine-year-old Ruby invites readers to view life with her grandmother in small-town Halleluia, Mississippi, with a winsome third-person narrative that incorporates letters, newspaper articles and an abundance of comical details. Ages 8-12. (Mar.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
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Nine-year-old Ruby is devastated when her grandmother (and best friend) goes to Hawaii to see her newest (and second) granddaughter. Ruby fights loneliness and jealousy by writing letters to her grandmother and by caring for three chickens they rescued from the slaughterhouse. There was a serious accident a year ago—Ruby's grandfather and Melba's (also nine) father were killed in a car accident. Each character handles the personal loss differently—Melba is angry and blames Ruby, Ruby's grandmother goes to Hawaii to escape the memories, and Ruby feels guilty and always takes the long way into town to avoid the scene of the accident. She must also cope with Melba's anger and cruel teasing. The grudge escalates to Melba tossing rocks at the hen house and killing two baby chicks just before they are due to hatch. Ruby is devastated but learns to forgive herself as well as Melba. The maturity level and perceptions of these nine-year-olds is exceptionally high, but it is well-written and could appeal to an older audience. The format includes letters Ruby writes to and receives from her grandmother, which are full of pathos, humor and feeling. 2001, Harcourt, $16.00. Ages 9 to 11. Reviewer: Janet L. Rose
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Gr 3-6 Talented Tony award-winner Judith Ivey is the narrator of this inventive title. An exceptional story in its own right, author Deborah Wiles (Harcourt, 2001) has created an irresistible character in Ruby Lavender, the most precocious resident of Hallelulia, Mississippi. Ruby is the only grandchild of Miss Eula Dapplevine, and the two are definitely "kindred spirits." Partners in crime - they steal ready-to-be-slaughtered chickens - the two share their thoughts and feelings by leaving daily missives in the knothole of a silver maple. Ruby, adventurous and opinionated, is devastated when her grandmother announces her plans to visit a new grandchild ("I hope they name her Hortense," Ruby offers) in Hawaii. Miss Eula and Ruby continue their correspondence throughout the summer, as Ruby offers "free advice," like "Always jiggle babies after they eat." Miss Eula consoles Ruby as she faces challenges and tries her best to combat the jealousy she feels toward her new cousin. Ruby's arch rival, Melba Jane, irritates Ruby, tells secrets. and generally upstages her until the day she really needs help, and Ruby comes to her rescue. Proving her theory that "life does go on," Miss Eula returns to Hallelulia to find that Ruby has, to her own surprise, made new friends and matured a bit in her absence. A rewarding read that perfectly blends the culture and the humor of the south, this not-to-be-missed title will be welcome in all collections that circulate audiobooks for children. -Kirsten Martindale, Buford Academy, GA Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780152054786
  • Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
  • Publication date: 3/1/2005
  • Edition description: Ages 8-12
  • Pages: 228
  • Sales rank: 92,109
  • Age range: 8 - 12 Years
  • Lexile: 0570L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 7.42 (w) x 10.88 (h) x 0.58 (d)

Meet the Author

DEBORAH WILES is a first-time novelist. She has worked as a journalist and a radio commentator, and she teaches writing and oral history workshops for children. She lives in Maryland.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 27, 2012

    Good

    This is a really good book that instantly grabs your attention. It is funny how ruby is so opinionated. It is really cute how devoted she is to her chickens. I xan see why. They ar great.everyone shpuld read this book now.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 24, 2012

    Hhhhhhhhhhhhhh

    I was a very good book i think the people who don't like it r carzy tack that people!!!!!!!!!

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 25, 2011

    SO GOOD!

    This is one of my favorite books!!! Ruby is funny!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 29, 2012

    Sweet Garden of Peas!

    It is so good. This book was not like any other book that I have read. Buy it now!!!!!!!! Its worth it. It also a good book for when you read to your child for a bedtime story.

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  • Posted September 17, 2011

    Very interesting book

    You know I have never read a book that really catched my attention like this one does

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  • Posted September 2, 2011

    Amazing

    I read this book in 2nd grade and loved it! Now as an 8th grader i found it again and fell in love..... again:) I would recomend this book to anyone! Great book to curl up with on a rainy day... istantly warms your heart!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 15, 2011

    Great book

    I love this book i read it on my kindle and now on a nook by the way my name is Gionna

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 7, 2011

    Good book, many mistakes

    There are so many typing errors in this book!

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted April 30, 2009

    great book

    I listened to the audio version of this book and couldn't put it down. I had to see if Miss Eula was coming back. I had to see what Ruby and Melba were going to do. I won't give it away, but it wasn't what I expected. This is a great book and I intend to buy it. I borrowed it from the public library.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 14, 2008

    Heart Touching Book

    This was the best book I have ever read. It was very cute and funny and touching. I suggest this book to every person in the whole world who knows how to read!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 10, 2008

    SO CUTE

    I loved this book when I was younger it had to be my favorite book and I would most likely reccomend this heart warming cute sweet book to 4-6 grade and maybe 3rd. It is so cute and fun! I think most everyone who I know who has read this enjoyed it. If you love books with cute, sweet, enjoyable stuff then pick this book up now!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 21, 2007

    LOVE RUBY LAVENDER

    When i read, 'Love, Ruby lavender' i was touched at heart read this book!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 7, 2007

    I love this book!

    This book was amazing. The relationship that this little girl has with her grandomother is wonderful. The way that the author wrote the story with such vivid imagery made you believe that you were in Halleluia, Mississippi. She befriends a girl, who at first she couldn't stand the sight of. When her grandmother leaves her she fears that her summer will be boring and lonely, she was so wrong! She also manages by the end of the story to put her grandfathers death behind her and move on.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 16, 2006

    A heart-warming story without being sugary sweet

    Love, Ruby Lavender has it all: humor, memorable characters, and a page-turner plot. The characters make the reader wish she had grown up in a small southern town.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 31, 2006

    GOOD GARDEN OF PEAS!!!

    Ruby and her grandmother Miss.Eula have a great relationship they see each other every day. Then Miss.Eula goes to Hawaii to visit Ruby's new baby cousain. They write to each other every day. Will Ruby and Miss.Eula ever see each other again? When ever Ruby is mad sad or happy she says Good garden of peas! I liked how Deborah Wiles described her characters because she didn't use too much detail or too little.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 11, 2006

    Just OK!

    The book I¿m reviewing is Love, Ruby Lavender written by Deborah Wiles. I think this book deserves three stars. It is just an okay book because the author does not describe the characters very well. She also does not use a lot of adjectives. This book is about a young girl named Ruby and her grandma Miss Eula. When Miss Eula goes to visit her new granddaughter in Hawaii, Ruby meets her teacher¿s niece and become best friends. Ruby and Miss. Eula¿s relationship is maintained by mail. They can¿t wait until they see each other again. A problem that occurs in this story is that Miss Eula goes to Hawaii to meet her new baby cousin and leaves Ruby behind. Ruby and Miss. Eula write letters to each other. Ruby is jealous of her new cousin . I¿d recommend this book to children in grades 2-5. This author doesn¿t have any other books published yet.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 14, 2006

    I loved this book!

    This book shows the contrast between a city girl and a country girl and showcases how their lives are uniquely different. I experienced a full range of emotions as I read this. It's really good!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 2, 2005

    This is an awesome book!

    This is a great book that EVERYONE should read!! Good garden of peas!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 6, 2003

    Kids Love Ruby

    When I Read This Book I Laffed,Cried,and Screamed BUY THIS BOOK

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 11, 2002

    Charming Story of Survival after Loss

    Written partly in correspondence form, between fiesty Ruby and her loving spunky Grandma- Love,Ruby Lavender was a terrific story of surviving loss and survival while coming of age. "Good garden of peas" the author Deborah Wiles dashed in plenty of southern humor.

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