The Fantastic Library Rescue and Other Major Plot Twists

Ruby Starr #2

by Deborah Lytton

Join Ruby Starr for her second adventure in the Ruby Starr series, perfect for younger fans of the Dork Diaries and Story Thieves series. Ruby loves books, so she is devastated to learn that her favorite place in the world―the library―is in trouble! Ruby Starr's life is totally back on track. Her lunchtime book club, the Unicorns, is better than ever. And she and Charlotte, her once arch enemy, are now good friends. The only thing that's really causing any drama is her upcoming poetry assignment. She's a reader, not a poet! But disaster strikes when Ruby learns that her most favorite place in the world, the school library, is in trouble. Ruby knows she and the Unicorns have to do something to help. But when Ruby's plans end up hurting a friend, she's not sure her story will have a happy ending after all. The Ruby Starr series is perfect

Genres: Middle Grade

224 pages, Paperback

Published May 1, 2018

About the author

I love writing books for all ages. My goal is to take readers on an emotional journey along with my characters. Thanks for reading!

Reviews

[☆Dani☆ ☆Touch My Spine Book Reviews☆ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a super cute book and fun characters! My kids and I really enjoyed it! Great cover and great fun!❤❤❤

[Steph · Rating 4 out of 5]

So cute!!!

[T.J. Burns · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fun-packed Ruby Starr adventure for my 10-year-old daughter and me to read, discuss, and get excited about. The Fantastic Library Rescue and Other Major Plot Twists picks up where Ruby Starr left off. I absolutely love that Ruby and her nemesis from book one, Charlotte, are now good friends -- their relationship's development from rivalry into friendship beautifully illustrates what I have been trying to convince my daughter for years -- that first impressions aren't always accurate, that people have more depth than can first be perceived, and most importantly that people -- in this case both Ruby and Charlotte -- can grow and develop, learn from their mistakes, and change for the better.

Ruby is just my kind of character -- a book person! With every new Ruby Starr book, daughter is becoming more and more a "book-person." Ruby is an endearing character, with all her flaws, and weaknesses, but also with her openness to try new things, her courage in facing disappointments, and her great big heart! We felt for Ruby when things were not going as she had hoped, we pained with her when she thought she had deeply hurt her friend Will, and we cheered for her as she attempted and succeeded in turning disappointments into successes. Yay, Ruby! Keep 'em coming, Deborah -- we're ready now for the third book!

I received a copy of this book from Sourcebooks Jabberwocky via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Holly Schindler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like Ruby Starr, I also believe that every good book should always have a sequel…one that reminds you how much you loved the first, but takes you on an even more imaginative adventure—the kind that encourages every reader to put pen to their own epic poem. Besides, who could ever pass up a good pickle cupcake or another delightful dose of Ruby Starr? Brava!

[Cindy Hudson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ruby Starr loves books. She and her best friends are in a book club at school, and they often head to the library for suggestions when they want to choose their next selection. So when Ruby finds out that the library’s funding may be cut, which means fewer books and shorter hours, she decides to do something to help. Along the way she learns an important lesson about friendship too.

Ruby Starr: The Fantastic Library Rescue by Deborah Lytton highlights Ruby’s great imagination and her efforts to balance what’s important to her in life: family, doing well in school, being a good friend, and making a difference for something she believes in. Illustrations of Ruby’s daydreams about all kinds of situations keep the story fun and interesting as Ruby meets challenges and figures out how to meet them.

This second in the series is a good follow up to the first. Ruby’s struggles and successes are sure to resonate with 9- to 12-year-old readers, who may also feel empowered and inspired to work for a cause of their own after reading the book.

The author provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

[Michelle Kidwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Fantastic Library Rescue and Other Major Plot Twists
by Deborah Lytton
SOURCEBOOKS Jabberwocky

Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Children's Fiction
Pub Date 01 May 2018


I am reviewing a copy of The Fantastic Library Rescue and Other Major Plot Twists through Sourcebooks Jabberwocky and Netgalley:


Ruby Starr is a fifth grader who loves to read in fact she started a book club that she calls The Unicorn Book Club. She imagines herself being a super hero called Book Girl.


When her teacher gives an assignment to write a poem, Ruby is excited. Ruby feels bad though because budget cuts have prevented the library from ordering new books, or replacing the ones that have been lost or damaged. Because of this they may loose their book club which breaks Ruby's Heart.


Ruby and her friends decide to do something about the libraries lack of funds by setting up a fund raiser so the Library can get new books.


Can fifth graders make a difference and help to save the Library? Find out in The Fantastic Library Rescue and Other Major Plot Twists five out of five stars!


Happy Reading!

[Brenda · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book! I think it might have been a little better, if I were able to read book 1 first, but I wasn't able to find a copy. I'm not sure if there were supposed to be little illustrations (like in other books with a similar description), but illustrations would have made this book more appealing to the audience. Overall, the storyline was good and is one that children will enjoy.

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

My 8 year old daughter really enjoyed this book, just as much as the first Ruby Starr book. She was able to relate to the main character and felt the problems she encountered were realistic and fun to imagine. I'd say this is best for ages 7-9 or 10. Excited for more from this series and this author! Thank you to Sourcebooks Jabberwocky for this ARC!

[Wensday · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bibliophiles (you know who you are) will warm up and relate to the second Ruby Starr book. There are a few things going on in Ruby’s life; luckily the story is written well enough to keep things straight and entertaining.

I received this e-book in exchange for my honest review from NetGalley.

[Jaymie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Solid friendship story with lots of book love. My favorite part was Ruby’s self-awareness and growth.

I received an electronic review copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Rebekah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a nice chapter book for kids and shows the importance of libraries. I wish there were more books in this series.

[Christine Zahabu · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was not what I had in mind but it a really good book to read.

[Zaneta · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a really fun and cute book. My son enjoyed reading this book with me. I would definitely read more books from this author.