Ruby doesn't feel safe. Her mother and aunt died in a car accident a few years ago. Her father and his wife fought so viciously that they forbade their daughters to talk anymore. Sterling was Ruby's best friend. Ruby doesn't feel safe in her own house after her father married again.One night Sterling appears at Ruby's window begging for her help. Apparently, their grandmother's dog is barking up a storm, and he likes Ruby better than anyone. When Ruby goes in to subdued him, they find their grandmother tied up and her ring stolen.Everyone in the family wants the family fortune. And they are willing to do almost anything to get their hands on it. Is someone out to get her?
My Thoughts: A younger YA novel/older upper middle grade. Ruby is 14 and I just wanted to wrap her up in a hug. She's not had an easy life and could use a friend. It's hard to know who to trust in this book. I loved Ruby's chess friends - they added humor and friendship to the story. I loved the police officer. The last bit of the book was lots of action and danger, which kept me turning the pages quickly.
Why I read this book: The tagline
Cover Thoughts: Cute
Source: My Library
Library Recommendation: Highly recommended thriller/mystery for your middle grade or YA collection
4 comments:
This sounds like a different kind of thriller/mystery with Ruby not feeling safe at home. Happy MMGM!
I hadn't heard of this book so thanks for featuring it this week on MMGM. I've put it on my "If time ever allows" list of future reads. Happy MMGM!
This sounds intriguing! It reminds me of Inheritance Games from your description.
This sounds like a wild ride of a read! I love that the MC is fourteen. Thanks for sharing!
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