The Secret of the Ruby Ring

by Yvonne MacGrory

Book Overview

Lucy is a rather spoiled 11-year-old who receives a star ruby ring, a family heirloom, from her grandmother as a birthday present. When she is transported back in time to an Irish castle in 1885, she... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0915943921
• ISBN13: 9780915943920
• Release Date: March 1994
• Publisher: Milkweed Editions
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 8

Customer Reviews

Totally Cool Book!!!!!!

Ok, this book was so intresting!! I loved it!!!! It was by an I rish writer so some of the words were spelled differently, but you got used to it. I really recomend this book. It's on the list of my favorites!

For many years...

For many years I have been planning on getting around to reading the "Secret of the Ruby Ring" I always forgot to order it, or buy it. When I finally bought it over the holidays, I eagerly opened it and from the first word to the last I was not only thoroughly satisfied, but I also knew it was worth the wait. I felt disgusted at first with the young protagonist named Lucy, but as the book commenced, and Lucy began to understand her life and the history of her country a bit more fully, I was in awe of her. I would never think to do things she knew automatically, yet I would have done things she didn't think of as quickly before she did them. I found myself connected to the characters, who in the beginning I had loathed, and I myself had more of an appreciation for not only MY life, but for those who lived in a time in Ireland that history books in the U.S. shallowly mention. A good book for anyone who loves to learn about history without learning directly, loves novels, or just thinks it sounds magical and exciting. It lives up to every readers expectations and more!

One of the best books I ever read!!!!!

I am a 9 year old girl (named Morgan) starting 4th grade. I liked this book because its about a girl going back in time and she meets a lot of friends, especially the children who live in the castle in Ireland. Its an exciting book and was hard to put down. After a few chapters, I wanted to read the whole thing. I also learned about life in the 1800s.

great read; good historical perspective on Ireland

I am always in pursuit of good/great reading for my children. This book demonstrates to young people how spoiled we are in the modern age. It offers a good look at class/social systems as well as the work ethic of a by-gone age. I learned a bit about the history behind the on going political troubles in Ireland.

Absolutly excellent!

This book is now added to one of my favorites of all time. It was a great book and had facts about Ireland mixed in with the plot so you don't even know you're learning. Take it from a kid, this book is good for any age!