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Ruby's Wish

by Shirin Yim Bridges, Sophie Blackall   |  Ages 7-10
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Ruby defies norms for education in China.

"Ruby's Wish" will resonate with anyone who values perseverance in the pursuit of education. Ruby's story is a powerful testament to the strength of determination when defying societal expectations. This book is not just about the quest for knowledge; it's an inspiration for young girls and boys everywhere to dream big and challenge the status quo.

  • Ezra Jack Keats Book Award for New Writer and New Illustrator (2003)
  • California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Picture Books for Older Readers (2005)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Ruby's Wish

by Shirin Yim Bridges, Sophie Blackall   |  Ages 7-10
$8.68 Now $5.90 Save 32%
ISBN: 9780811834902
Authors: Shirin Yim Bridges, Sophie Blackall
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Date of Publication: 2002-09-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Picture Books, Young Readers, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Adventure, Emotion, Family, Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.29
(rated by 1514 readers)

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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 and courage.
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Book Condition Guide

Books in Like New Condition

This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Ruby defies norms for education in China.

"Ruby's Wish" will resonate with anyone who values perseverance in the pursuit of education. Ruby's story is a powerful testament to the strength of determination when defying societal expectations. This book is not just about the quest for knowledge; it's an inspiration for young girls and boys everywhere to dream big and challenge the status quo.

  • Ezra Jack Keats Book Award for New Writer and New Illustrator (2003)
  • California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Picture Books for Older Readers (2005)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.