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422 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0141324937
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin
Publication date: 22 April 2009
Description
"Ruby, where is your mother?" Ruby knows that the game is up. For the past few months, she's been on her own in the yellow house, managing somehow, knowing that her mother will probably never return.That's how she comes to live with Cora, the sist...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,558 reviews
Moods
hopeful 66%
reflective 34%
lighthearted 31%
sad 23%
inspiring 21%
funny 16%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
relaxing 6%
adventurous 5%
tense 4%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Abandonment, Child abuse, Physical abuseModerate
Infertility, Emotional abuse, Drug useMinor
Alcohol422 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0141324937
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Puffin
Publication date: 22 April 2009
Description
"Ruby, where is your mother?" Ruby knows that the game is up. For the past few months, she's been on her own in the yellow house, managing somehow, knowing that her mother will probably never return.That's how she comes to live with Cora, the sist...
Community Reviews Summary of 13,558 reviews
Moods
hopeful 66%
reflective 34%
lighthearted 31%
sad 23%
inspiring 21%
funny 16%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
relaxing 6%
adventurous 5%
tense 4%
informative 2%
mysterious 2%
Pace
slow 24%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 3% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, Child abuse, Physical abuseModerate
Infertility, Emotional abuse, Drug useMinor
Alcohol