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Ruby and the Booker Boys

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Oh, I have such fantastic memories of the beginner chapter book series that I read as a child. The ability to follow one central cast of characters through adventure after adventure was such a thrill, as was collecting the paperback books to sit on my bedroom bookshelf, right there for me to read again and again. Be prepared to introduce a new star and her dear family to your own collection with Scholastic’s new series, Ruby and the Booker Boys, by Derrick Barnes.

In the first book of the series, Brand-new School, Brave New Ruby, we meet Ruby Booker, one fabulously confident and boisterous girl who is fully prepared to step out from the shadows of her three older brothers as she begins third grade at their school. They are all well-known among their peers for their individual personalities and talents, but Ruby has her skills, too, and she is excited to share them.

There is no shortage of spunky young characters out there in book world, but I have to say that I found a smile on my face as I read through the first three books of this series. Ruby’s positive attitude is refreshing, and her family’s loving interactions are the perfect context for producing confident children. While this series would likely be viewed as most appropriate for young girls, my eight year old son asked to read them as well, and I could overhear him laughing aloud while reading, so the appeal of the character isn’t necessarily limited by gender. Ruby Booker will find soon find herself sandwiched between the paperbacks of Ramona, Junie B., and Jack and Annie on our bookshelves!

Are you interested in owning the first three books of the Ruby and the Booker Boys series? Scholastic Books is giving away Brand-new School, Brave New Ruby; Trivia Queen, 3rd Grade Supreme;and Slumber Party Payback to three lucky readers (U.S. shipping addresses only).

Leave a comment here if you’d like to check out this delightful series. We’ll post the winners on March 4.

Last week’s winners are:
George Sarris’ World’s Greatest Stories: #6 Angela C.

All I Need is Jesus and a Good Pair of Jeans:
#12 Cathy Casper
#123 Cassandra
#37 Donna R.

If you didn’t receive an email from me, please send your shipping info to 5minutesforbooksATgmailDOTcom.

Dawn needs to build more bookshelves. She can be found blogging to the sound of crickets chirping at my thoughts exactly.

Comments

  2. I’m always looking for new books to read with or to my grandchildren. Please count me in. Thanks!!

  9. Finally; A series of children’s books that features an African-American child! Where was this series 5 years ago when I was teaching African-American kids? I remember so well their struggle to relate to the all white characters. Junie B., Ramona — their all great books, but they are very white. My kids needed characters who looked like them. I am just thrilled that someone has finally started a series with African-American kids! I’m predicting these will be hot items for elementary teachers across the country!

  11. My grandaughter(age 6) lives in Colorado and I live in S.C.. I know this will sound strange, but, we don’t get to see each other a lot so we spend a lot of time on the phone. We play games over the phone, she plays the new songs she’s learned on the piano, and we read books to each other. These would be great to read to her.

  13. I would love to win. There is a confident, exuberant first grader in our house that would devour these books. Thanks for the opportunity.

  15. Emily is a reader like me. She is so proud of her reading skills that she looks for opportunities to show them off. She would love having new books to read.

  18. First time here, I am an avid reader. I will be back.

    I think a new series for younger readers is great.

    @Sharon, there is another series with an
    African American lead – The Willimena Rules! series by Valerie Wilson Wesley.

    My second grader loves these books.

  22. Dawn, Dawn, Dawn…you are so sweet and amazingly awesome!

    Thanks for putting a little shine on my series and recommending it to so many parents, educators, and especially children that I know will fall madly in love with Ruby and her brothers.

    I would love to not only autograph the books that you are offering to the winner, but add the fourth book set to release on April 9th. I’ll even throw in an autographed poster.

    Just send me a shout via email, I’ll send you my mailing info and I’ll forward everything to the winner. No problem at all.

    Thanks again, beautiful.

    peace and blessings
    Derrick Barnes
    derrickbarnes.com

  35. I am always looking for new books for my grandchildren. These will be great for my granddaughter. Thank you so much for the chance to win them

  47. I think my niece would enjoy reading this book. I would love to give it to her. Thanks for the giveaway!

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