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"SHE FILLED HER APRON WITH THE CRISP, FRESH COOKIES."
BY - MINNIE E. PAULL
AUTHOR OF "RUTH AND RUBY," "RUBY'S UPS AND DOWNS," "PRINCE DIMPLE SERIES," "DOROTHY DARLING," ETC.
Ruby is a bright, impulsive girl whose boundless energy often lands her in trouble. With her mother unwell and her father occupied, she roams the house and garden, turning ordinary moments into daring escapades. The story opens with her latest scheme—a playful kitchen caper—showing just how inventive she can be when left to her own devices. Yet even amid the chaos, Ruby’s longing for belonging and a sense of purpose begins to surface.
When a boarding‑school invitation arrives, Ruby sees the chance for a fresh start and sets about preparing for the journey. Along the way she meets new characters, from a kindly matron to a spirited fellow student, each offering a glimpse of the world beyond her home. The early chapters follow her nervous excitement, the small challenges of packing, and the first steps of a friendship that promises to shape her coming years. Listeners will find a tender portrait of childhood curiosity tempered by the gentle teachings of responsibility.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (267K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
2010-01-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1859–1895
A late-19th-century American writer of children's stories, poems, and devotional reading, she published under her married name while also appearing in library records as Minnie E. Kenney Paull. Her books have a warm, earnest tone and range from series fiction for young readers to brief inspirational works.
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