Hughes, Shirley
Ruby in the Ruins
- ISBN 13:
- 9781406382853
- author:
- Hughes, Shirley
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Walker Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 32
- Dimensions:
- 27 x 25 x 0.5 centimetres (0.20
- Genre:
- Children's, Historical, Military & Wars,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 3 working days
Description
Ruby in the Ruins by Shirley Hughes is a heartwarming picture book about family life set in post-war London.
After living through the terrifying London Blitz, Ruby and her mum are waiting for Dad to come home from the war. When Ruby falls in the ruins nearby, she's rescued by one person - and it's not who she expected.
This beautifully observed picture book features scenes of street parties and bustling stations, with perfectly rendered period costume. A poignant story about family, love and resilience, Ruby in the Ruins is a worthwhile read for anyone looking at life through children's eyes.
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