Books like Love, Ruby Lavender by Deborah Wiles
Ruby Lavender, the granddaughter of a struggling chicken farmer, faces a summer without her grandmother. She makes a new friend, saves the school play, and learns to overcome her grief and guilt after her grandfather's death. Through her experiences, Ruby discovers the importance of self-reliance and the support of her family.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Deborah Wiles
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