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Ruby Holler
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Overview
Ruby Holler (2002) is a middle grade novel by Sharon Creech. It tells the story of twins, a brother and sister, who are orphaned and live at a children’s home. Their lives change unexpectedly when they are given the opportunity to travel with an elderly couple during their summer vacation.
The author of 21 books, Creech was awarded the Newbery Medal for Walk Two Moons (1994) and received a Newbery honor for The Wanderer (2000). Ruby Holler won Great Britain’s Carnegie Medal. Her works have been translated into more than 20 languages.
This guide refers to the 2002 hardcover edition by Joanna Cotler Books, a Harper Collins imprint.
Plot Summary
Florida and Dallas, 13, are orphaned twins residing at Boxton Creek Home for Children. The Home is run by Mr. and Mrs. Trepid—an unkind couple with endless rules who mete out punishment when their rules are inevitably broken. The twins have garnered a reputation as “trouble,” having lived in several foster homes only to be returned to Boxton Creek Home each time for their supposed ill behavior. Dallas and Florida have only one another for support, are committed to each other, and dream of a day when they will escape Boxton Creek Home forever by train.
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