Ruby at School

audiobook

Ruby at School

by Mrs. George A. Paull

EN·~4 hours

Chapters

Description

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.

Details

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.

About the author

MG

Mrs. George A. Paull

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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