432 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670010882
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking's Children's Books
Publication date: 22 April 2008
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 10,307 reviews
Moods
hopeful 62%
lighthearted 35%
reflective 34%
sad 23%
inspiring 20%
funny 17%
dark 10%
relaxing 7%
challenging 4%
adventurous 3%
tense 3%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Abandonment, AddictionModerate
Infertility, Drug use, Emotional abuseMinor
Alcohol, Cursing, Drug abuse
432 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780670010882
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking's Children's Books
Publication date: 22 April 2008
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 10,307 reviews
Moods
hopeful 62%
lighthearted 35%
reflective 34%
sad 23%
inspiring 20%
funny 17%
dark 10%
relaxing 7%
challenging 4%
adventurous 3%
tense 3%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 14%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 5% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Abandonment, AddictionModerate
Infertility, Drug use, Emotional abuseMinor
Alcohol, Cursing, Drug abuse