
Ruby is a bright‑spirited girl whose imagination runs wild whenever adult supervision thins out. With her mother bedridden and her father preoccupied, she spends long afternoons roaming the family farm, turning stray planks into a makeshift playhouse and dreaming of distant islands like those in her favorite “Swiss Family Robinson.” Her boundless energy and quick wit keep the neighborhood adults on their toes, especially the kindly Ann, who tries to keep Ruby’s antics in check without crushing her adventurous spirit.
When the new school term begins, Ruby’s restless curiosity leads her into a series of charming escapades—whether trading secret notes, swapping stories with classmates, or daring to explore the hidden corners of the schoolyard. Through her playful schemes, she learns the value of friendship, responsibility, and the gentle art of balancing mischief with kindness. Listeners will delight in Ruby’s heartfelt moments and the timeless humor of a child navigating the joys and challenges of growing up.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (266K 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
Best known for warm, morally centered books for children and families, this late 19th-century writer published as Mrs. George A. Paull and also under her own name, Minnie E. Kenney Paull. Her work ranges from child sketches and the Ruby stories to devotional reading meant to comfort people facing illness or isolation.
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