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Ruby Day has lived life on stage, booking Europe‑wide shows, signing autographs, and striking Parisian room‑service etiquette—all before she’s even finished the second grade. Now, stepping off the international tour of *Bye Bye Birdie*, she returns to her ordinary seventh‑grade life at school. When the cast calls for a boring, behind‑the‑scenes production of the musical, the only part left for Ruby is most unlikely – best friend. Through rehearsals, friendships, and the humbling realization that brilliance can be found in everyday moments, Ruby learns that the most significant roles are sometimes found off the stage.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Robin Wasserman
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