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A girl abandoned by her mother has to learn to accept help
2008Fast paceWarm
What it is about
Ruby has been living alone since her mother left. When her older sister, who was gone for years, finds her, Ruby moves into a large house with her sister and her husband. She slowly learns to trust and to let others in.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like realistic YA.
What you will get
A popular Sarah Dessen novel.
Lock and Key Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Young Adult · Family · Trust · Neighbor
Length
422 pages · ≈ 12 h
More about this book
Characters
Ruby Cooper and her new family.
Setting
A wealthy neighborhood in North Carolina.
What makes it different
A story of learning to accept help.
Feel
Warm, honest and gentle.
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