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Ruby's Castle
Losing one parent was devastating. Now, a long-held grudge has taken her father. Can she change a jealous knight’s mind before she loses another?
Ruby’s mother taught her to be kind and compassionate. Even after the Lady’s untimely death, she holds tight to the ideal of caring for all the fiefdom’s subjects. But when an envious rival throws her honorable cavalier father in the castle prison, she faces the biggest challenge of her life—forgiving her worst enemy. Grateful to the kindly villager who takes her in, Ruby still pines for her father. And painful though it is, she knows the only way to free him is to change his stubborn heart. Can she break chains forged from years of anger and jealousy?
Ruby’s Castle is a middle grade children’s book for fans of medieval fiction. If you and your child like moral lessons, close family ties, and exciting adventures, then you’ll both adore Christine Draper’s fun, faith-filled tale.
Ruby’s mother taught her to be kind and compassionate. Even after the Lady’s untimely death, she holds tight to the ideal of caring for all the fiefdom’s subjects. But when an envious rival throws her honorable cavalier father in the castle prison, she faces the biggest challenge of her life—forgiving her worst enemy. Grateful to the kindly villager who takes her in, Ruby still pines for her father. And painful though it is, she knows the only way to free him is to change his stubborn heart. Can she break chains forged from years of anger and jealousy?
Ruby’s Castle is a middle grade children’s book for fans of medieval fiction. If you and your child like moral lessons, close family ties, and exciting adventures, then you’ll both adore Christine Draper’s fun, faith-filled tale.
185 pages, Paperback
Published December 16, 2019
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December 19, 2019
A Delightful Tale for Children
An enchanted fairy tale is a charming way to serve those much-needed virtues of honesty, integrity, faithfulness and forgiveness to a child. And is Ruby really that perfect? Christine Draper holds the reader in suspense. Will Ruby’s true identity be found out? What will the villain Luciturn (Is that a play with Lucifer’s name?) do to her if she is discovered? And what does Luciturn do when he finds out? The surprise ending will be enjoyable to children and adult readers too.
I recommend this book for primary age children as it is not only delightful to read, but also Ms. Draper is able to skillfully teach children life-giving virtues.
An enchanted fairy tale is a charming way to serve those much-needed virtues of honesty, integrity, faithfulness and forgiveness to a child. And is Ruby really that perfect? Christine Draper holds the reader in suspense. Will Ruby’s true identity be found out? What will the villain Luciturn (Is that a play with Lucifer’s name?) do to her if she is discovered? And what does Luciturn do when he finds out? The surprise ending will be enjoyable to children and adult readers too.
I recommend this book for primary age children as it is not only delightful to read, but also Ms. Draper is able to skillfully teach children life-giving virtues.
April 20, 2020
This is an excellent read that is difficult to put down. This author is new to me and I am so glad I picked up this book to read. It is a compelling story with wonderful characters.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 20, 2019
A good read for your primary school aged children. Filled with castles, knights and a good serve of godliness too.
January 3, 2020
A lovely story depicting a child bought up to be honourable and forgiving. I know I will be one day reading this to my grandchildren. Well written.
January 1, 2020
Adventure! Drama! Intrigue! Suspense! Tension! All of these ingredients are in this superb fictitious medieval story of two knights and their families. Just love the entire story. So full of vital life lessons, including love, compassion, humility and forgiveness. While this book is aimed at teenagers, I am an adult and thoroughly enjoyed every second of this story. I recommend it highly to everyone who loves reading.
February 6, 2025
A very clever story about grace, forgiveness and patience. Well worth a read…
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