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- ISBN-10: 0333903358
- ISBN-13: 978-0333903353
- Shipping Weight: 789 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
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Having suffered through a string of appalling foster homes (the spitting Cranbepps; scary, toothless Mr. Dreep who locked them in his cellar; and the mean Burgerton boys), 13-year-old orphan Dallas and his twin sister, Florida, have pretty much given up on ever finding a happy home. So when an eccentric older couple enters their lives, providing such adventures as a river expedition, a treasure hunt (of sorts), and a whole lot of remarkable meals: "beat-the-blues broccoli," "anti-cranky crumpets," and "getting-used-to-kids- again stew," the twins take a while to warm up. Florida's language teems with outrageous, telling negativity--everything is "putrid"--and even dreamy Dallas is inclined to bouts of doubt. But warm up they do, to the continual delight of readers of all ages.
Sharon Creech, author of Newbery Medal winner Walk Two Moons and Newbery Honor book The Wanderer, is in fine form with her hilarious yet poignant novel about downtrodden siblings who refuse to be squished altogether. The perfectly happy ending is somewhat predictable, but readers who have fallen in love with each quirky character won't mind a bit. (Ages 8 to 13) --Emilie Coulter --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Publishers Weekly
The characters introduced here two abandoned children, their villainous guardians and a kindly country couple might have stepped out of a Dickens novel, but as Creech (Love that Dog) probes beneath their facades, the characters grow more complex than classic archetypes. Florida and her brother Dallas, raised in an orphanage run by the cold-hearted Trepids, rely on each other rather than grownups for support. They become suspicious when Mr. Trepid informs them that they are going to a place called Ruby Holler to accompany old Mr. and Mrs. Morey on separate vacations. Florida is to be Mr. Tiller Morey's companion on a canoe trip; Dallas is to help Mrs. Sairy Morey hunt down an elusive bird. Readying for the trips proves to be a journey in itself as the Moreys, Florida and Dallas make discoveries about one another as well as themselves in a soothing rural environment. This poignant story evokes a feeling as welcoming as fresh-baked bread. The slow evolution of the siblings who are no angels parallels the gradual building of mutual trust for the Moreys. The novel celebrates the healing effects of love and compassion. Although conflicts emerge, readers will have little doubt that all will end well for the children and the grandparently Moreys. Ages 8-12.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
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Ruby Holler,
By A Customer
This review is from: Ruby Holler (Paperback)
Ruby Holler is an excellent book. I liked it because there is suspense and funny points. It was fun to read about how troublesome the twins, Dallas and Florida, are and how different foster families managed them. I have read other novels by Sharon Creech and I personally think that this is one of her best books ever. I recommend this book to people who like adventure and a bit of mystery.
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Wonderful!,
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This review is from: Ruby Holler (Paperback)
I was very impressed by this book!I could barely put it down! This book tells the story of Florida and Dallas, twins who have lived in an orphan home all their lives and are a little interesting. Okay, a LOT interesting. Then they get fostered by an elderly couple. This is the story of how the elderly couple and Florida and Dallas deal with the new two people. VERY good read!
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Ruby Holler,
By Mr. Bakers class (beebe ,arkansas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ruby Holler (Paperback)
Ruby Holler is a great book and I think it's one of the best books I read so far.Ruby Holler is about two twins a girl named Florida and a boy named Dallas.These two are trying to get on a night train and it's really interesting how Dallas and Florida try to accomplish this adventure.If you want to find out if Dallas and Florida accomplish their adventure and get on the night train you will have to read the book.So stop whatever your doing now and go to the library because Ruby Holler is waiting for you.
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