 Ruby’s dad is a soldier during the London blitz. Ruby and her mum cling to each other while they wait for dad to come home. When he finally returns, Ruby doesn’t recognize him. She would rather play outside in the wreckage of the bombings. But when Ruby hurts her knee, dad cleans and bandages the wound. He makes her feel all right and suggests that maybe she should play in the park instead of in the ruins. Ink, gouache, and watercolor illustrations perfectly complement the text. Endpapers with authentic wartime advertisements add a nice touch. mjw |
| Title: Ruby In The Ruins Author: Shirley Hughes Illustrator: Shirley Hughes Publisher: Candlewick Press Copyright: 2018 Original Language: English ISBN: 978-0-7636-92377 Hardcover pages: 32 Age range: 5-9 Genre: Picture Book, Historical Fiction Book setting: London, England Author’s ethnicity: English Author’s residence: West London Illustrator’s ethnicity: English Illustrator’s residence: West London Awards: Author/illustrator has won the Kate Greenaway Medal twice Subjects: England, London, Military, Veterans, World War II |
Ruby In The Ruins
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