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.
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I would love to win these for my oldest niece. Thanks for the chance.
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Looks like a great series, love bringing new books into the house!
Thanks for introducing this series to me – sounds really interesting! And thanks for the chance!
thanks for the amazing contest!! my daughter sarah is a lil bookworm. she would be thrilled if i won this!
My son and I read together every night. I’d love add some new favorites to his book collection!
My girls love the Junie B. books so I’m sure they would love to read these as well! 🙂
My 8 year old daughter would love these.
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Sounds like a great series! Thanks for entering me.
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I’ve never heard of this character or series so it would be great to try a new series. Thanks.
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My third grader would like to read these and then she would donate them to my husband’s fourth grade class!
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My little reader would be thrilled if Mama won these for her!
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gotta have it. love that there’s a little brown girl on the cover. and so age-appropriate for my princess. thank you!
I’d love to add these to my ‘grandkid-book-collection’ … when they visit we read and reread the books in the collection.
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My grandaughter is an avid reader, I know she would enjoy these books.
I have 2 grandaughters that these books will be perfect for!!
My grandkids would get a kick out of this.
My kids love to read so this would thrill them to death!
My son would love this 🙂
youngest would love these
Looks like a good series!
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Hello! Great sounding book series. I would love to win these for my niece and nephew~ Thanks, Cindi
I started out with the Babysitter’s Club Series!! I’d love this for Angela when she gets a bit older!
Cassie
I’d love this for my daughter!
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I would love these books. Books always make great presents. Thank you
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I think my daughter would enjoy these books!
Thanks for the chance!
For my niece Hannah!
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Looks like a cute book! I’d love it for my niece!
I like that they are good for thrid graders
looks awesome! thanks for the chance…
Looks great! Thanks for the giveaway!
I would love to have these for my girls! Thank you!!
My daughter has a new husband, brand-new baby and a new, wonderful stepdaughter who is in first grade this year. She and I love to read together, and these books look like just the ticket for some snuggle time! 🙂
TY 4 THE AWESOME CONTEST AND ENTRY:)These would be perfect for my grandkids:)
My daughter (and me) would love thease!
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