Ruby Holler

Title: Ruby Holler
Author: Sharon Creech
Publisher: Joanna Cotler, March 26, 2002
Reading Level: 5th and up
Pages: 320
Genre: Realistic Fiction










Summary:

Dallas and Florida are the trouble twins in the home. They have lived there the longest, they have broken all the rules, and they have gone to the most families. However, they always cause trouble so that the families will send them back. They don't think that they can ever find a home that will suit them. Then Tiller and Sairy come along. This old couple seem like a bunch of fun and they want to take the twins on exotic trips, but Dallas and Florida are wary. The take the kids to where they live, Ruby Holler and adventure begins. The twins are offered jobs and they get paid $20. They think this is great because they have been saving up to get on the freight train and run away for years. However, they begin to soften up to the old couple. They decide to stay and earn more money for there run away trip. Then one night they do it. They pack up their things and leave. They sleep out in the forest and in the morning they realize that they forgot food, but they start to smell bacon. They look around and Tiller and Sairy are making breakfast! They are so grateful to see them, and they realize that they don't want to run away. They have a great breakfast and head back home. Then they get ready for their big adventures. Sairy and Dallas head off, and then Tairy and Florida and they have a great time!

My Reaction:

I absolutely love this book. I don't even know how many times I've read it, more than 20 that's for sure. Each time I get captivated by these twins ideas and what happens with them. I could read it again right now!

Potential Problems:

If young kids read, or hear, this story they might copy the twins attitude and that would cause some trouble around the house or school. Some of the families they go to aren't the nicest either, so parent's would need to decide on that.

Recommendations:

Read it, read it, read it!!! I think people of every age can enjoy this book multiple times. You always find something new to laugh at, or you just laugh at the same things again. It has a great story of finding your true home and loving those around you.