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Ruby's Wish

Shirin Yim Bridges, Sophie Blackall

Paperback (Chronicle Books, Aug. 4, 2015)

Ruby is unlike most little girls in old China. Instead of aspiring to get married, Ruby is determined to attend university when she grows up, just like the boys in her family. Based upon the inspirational story of the author's grandmother and accompanied by richly detailed illustrations, Ruby's Wish is an engaging portrait of a young girl who's full of ambition and the family who rewards her hard work and courage.

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Ruby's Wish

Shirin Yim, Sophie Blackall

Hardcover (Chronicle Books, Sept. 1, 2002)

Ruby is unlike most little girls in old China. Instead of aspiring to get married, Ruby is determined to attend university when she grows up, just like the boys in her family. Based upon the inspirational story of the author's grandmother and accompanied by richly detailed illustrations, Ruby's Wish is an engaging portrait of a young girl who strives for more and a family who rewards her hard work and courage.

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Ruby's Wish

Shirin Yim, Sophie Blackall

eBook (Chronicle Books LLC, Oct. 8, 2013)

Ruby is unlike most little girls in old China. Instead of aspiring to get married, Ruby is determined to attend university when she grows up, just like the boys in her family. Based upon the inspirational story of the author's grandmother and accompanied by richly detailed illustrations, Ruby's Wish is an engaging portrait of a young girl who strives for more and a family who rewards her hard work and courage.

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Ruby's Wish

Shirin Yim Bridges; Illustrator-Sophie B

Paperback (Scholastic Press, New York, Jan. 1, 2004)

2002 Ruby's Wish (P) by Shirin Yim Bridges / Illustrated by Sophie Blackall ***ISBN-13: 9780439699907 ***Pages: 27

Ruby's Wish

Shirin Yim Bridges, Sophie Blackall

Library Binding (Turtleback Books, Aug. 4, 2015)

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. In China, at a time when few girls are taught to read or write, Ruby dreams of going to the university with her brothers and male cousins.