Derrick Barnes

High-flying Ruby Booker is ready to soar to spectacular new heights and grab the spotlight. After watching her older cousin Kee Kee completely rock a cheerleading competition, eight-year-old Ruby knows exactly what she needs to do. Mastering those incredible high-flying moves seems like the perfect way to bring a ton of well-deserved attention her way. But things do not go exactly as planned. During a practice session with her brother Marcellus, a tumbling mishap leaves Ruby with an injured arm and a quick trip to the hospital. Instead of a cheerleading trophy, she comes home wearing a massive hot-pink cast. Naturally, Ruby turns her bad luck into a fabulous opportunity. Armed with a great conversation piece, she starts telling a million wildly different, dramatic versions of her accident to everyone she meets at school. Before she knows it, her spectacular stories make her the absolute center of attention after all! Join the ultra-fabulous Ruby Marigold Booker in this hilarious chapter book full of sass, family fun, and unbreakable confidence.

Ruby Marigold Booker is sweet, sassy, and every bit as tough as her three older brothers. Being the baby sister to the most popular boys on Chill Brook Avenue means she is always keeping an eye on their mischief when she isn't hanging out with her best friend. Now, Ruby is stepping into the spotlight to host a massive pink slumber party, and it is going to be spectacular. There is just one problem: the last time Ruby had her friends over for a sleepover, her big brother Roosevelt spent the entire night playing annoying tricks on them. This time, Ruby is not going to just sit back and let it happen. It is officially payback time. Armed with a little lipstick, a brilliant plan, and a lot of know-how, Ruby and her crew are ready to teach Ro a hilarious lesson he will never forget. Dive into this fun-filled chapter book and discover why you should never mess with the ultra-fabulous Ruby Booker!

Bring on the spotlight, because eight-year-old Ruby Marigold Booker is absolutely ready to shine! As the fabulous baby sister to the most popular boys on Chill Brook Avenue, Ruby knows how to hold her own. When an exciting animal trivia contest is announced at school, she realizes this is her ultimate chance to prove her brilliance. The stakes are high: the winner will score season passes to the Chill Brook Zoo for their entire grade! Ruby is determined to secure the prize and become the ultimate trivia queen of the third grade. However, memorizing a million wild animal facts is no easy task, and she quickly realizes she might need a little help to pull off a victory. Join the smart, sassy, and spectacular Ruby as she hits the books and recruits her friends and brothers for a hilarious study session. Will she remember enough facts to conquer the competition and claim the zoological crown?

Meet the fabulous, oh-so-spectacular Ruby Marigold Booker! As the spirited eight-year-old baby sister to the three most popular boys on Chill Brook Avenue, Ruby always knows how to make her presence known. She sings like a superstar, carries around a pet iguana named Lady Love, and rocks her absolute favorite color: grape-jelly purple. Ruby has big dreams, including becoming the most famous animal doctor on the entire planet. But right now, her biggest challenge is navigating the ups and downs of a brand-new school year. Stepping into a new classroom means facing fresh challenges, making new friends, and proving she is just as tough and brilliant as her older brothers. With her trademark sass and unshakeable confidence, Ruby is ready to take the school by storm. Join this fierce and funny protagonist as she discovers that being brave just means being entirely, unapologetically yourself.