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 10,477 reviews
Moods
hopeful 61%
lighthearted 35%
reflective 33%
sad 22%
inspiring 20%
funny 18%
dark 10%
relaxing 7%
challenging 5%
adventurous 4%
tense 3%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3% | N/A: 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
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 10,477 reviews
Moods
hopeful 61%
lighthearted 35%
reflective 33%
sad 22%
inspiring 20%
funny 18%
dark 10%
relaxing 7%
challenging 5%
adventurous 4%
tense 3%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 13%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 67% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 4% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 57% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 3% | N/A: 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