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Ruby Holler (Paperback)

by Sharon Creech (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC; New edition edition (19 May 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0747560293
  • ISBN-13: 978-0747560296
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 353,850 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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‘This is a skilful, pacy and entertaining heart-warmer that will make children feel good’


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Tiller and Sairy live a quiet life in Ruby Holler, their children have long since left home and they are happy with their routines. Until one day they each decide they want to undertake a big adventure and they need companions to accompany them. And now it gets exciting because they adopt two children from the local orphanage and form an unlikely foursome for the children can not believe they are really 'wanted' and Tiller and Sairy have to deal with some pretty unconventional behaviour on the part of the children. A wonderful, whimsical and magical story that combines quirky action and adventure with the important themes of family and loyalty and learning to belong.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Read it or regret it!, 23 Jul 2002
This review is from: Ruby Holler (Hardcover)
Ruby Holler has a blurb that actually turned me away a little bit, but once you start reading, you cannot put it down! Ruby holler is about two twins, Florida and Dallas, living in an orphanage run by the putrid (as Florida would put it) Trepids. Dallas and Florida have been there all their lives and never think they will find a proper family and that anyone who adopts them is a lunatic. Then Tiller and Sairy Morey come along...

Fantastic. This more than deserves five stars. An amazing read that will have you unable to put it down just for a second. Read it now!

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Not quite perfect, yet a very good book all the same., 4 Aug 2003
This book is about two naughty young twins named Dallas and Florida who look set to stay in Boxton Creek Home forever with the 'putrid' Mr. and Mrs. Trepid until an old couple (Tiller and Sairy) foster them. Their home is a remote part of the country named Ruby Holler.
The twins settle in soon enough, and begin preparing for the separate journeys that the pensioners are planning to take them on.
But when they bump into Mr. Trepid again during a shopping trip and accidentally mention Tiller and Sairy's secret understone funds (boxes with money inside them, hidden in the holler), things start to get very complicated...
In my opinion, this book deserves plenty of praise. It is heartwarming, slightly comic and an entertaining read.
It reminds me of such classics including 'The Secret Garden' and 'A Little Princess' as it has a realistic yet 'fairytale' feel.
The only part of the book which one could suggest is unsatisfactory is the final chapter, as two aspects of the story are not concluded. Usually a story like this has a totally resolved ending and the rest of this book is traditional in narrative.
However, Sharon Creech (the author) is a deserved winner of the CILIP Carnegie Medal for this book.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Ruby Holler - A FANTASTIC READ, 28 Jul 2003
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I came across this book through the Carnegie Medal Shadowing Scheme, in which I was in part of a group for my school. The book actually won the Carnegie Medal, which shows how good quality this book is.

Ruby Holler is recommended for people ages 11+.
Adults, do not be afraid to read this because you think it's a children's book - it's great.

My favourite book, over-ruling any Jacqueline Wilson books!

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5.0 out of 5 stars FAB BOOK!
I really loved this book, it's so heart warming and emotional. A 5 star book definitely!
Published on 7 Jan 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely book - Every time I read it i cry!!
I would especially recommend it for people who work with difficult young people or young people who have been through a lot, as it helps you to see things from the young persons... Read more
Published on 19 Jan 2005 by hannybabe

2.0 out of 5 stars A bit of a boring book
ok, im 13, my parents got me this book on my birthday. I started reading it, and I feel it has a good first half. Read more
Published on 21 Jul 2004 by leesarmleymc

5.0 out of 5 stars Ruby holler
Ruby Holler is an enchanting, imaginetive story by the wonderful works of Sharon Creech. Everyone in are mother and daughter book club thought it was a delightful story about two... Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2003 by K. L. Miranda

5.0 out of 5 stars Carnegie Winner 2003
This book has won the Carnegie Medal 2003.

A great read, and well done to the author!

Published on 12 Jul 2003 by C. J. Emmony

4.0 out of 5 stars A review on Ruby Holler.
In the opening pages of the Rubh Holler, Sharon Creech immediately gains attention and interest of her readers by useing short sentances and chapters with catch names. Read more
Published on 19 Jun 2003 by Rebecca Gurney

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This book was brilliant, at first I was unsure as the style was different from the usual Sharon Creech books. Read more
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