Author Profile
Lenore Look
4 Books
Lenore Look is an acclaimed American author of children's books, best known for her humorous and relatable chapter book series featuring the characters Alvin Ho and Ruby Lu. Her work often explores the lives of Asian American children and their families, blending everyday challenges with heartfelt comedy. In addition to her popular series, Look has written highly regarded picture books such as Brush of the Gods, establishing her as a versatile and celebrated voice in children's literature.
Books in "Ruby Lu"
Third grade is finally here, and Ruby Lu cannot wait to get started. She is ready to join all the fun clubs, learn cursive, and play in the school orchestra. But there is one massive change she did not expect: her father just lost his job.
Now her dad is taking care of Ruby and her brother Oscar while her mother goes to work. Money is tighter than ever, and things at home are definitely not all fun and games anymore. But Ruby is determined and resourceful, so she sets a brand new goal to make a million dollars and save the day.
As she comes up with wild schemes to get rich quick, Ruby soon discovers that making money is a lot harder than it looks. Along the way, she realizes that having a loving family is truly the most valuable treasure of all.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
146 Pages
Most days, the absolute best thing about being Ruby is everything. She loves being the star of her own backyard magic show, delivering important speeches about reflective tape at school assemblies, and riding the city bus all the way to Chinatown to visit her grandparents.
But there are also days when being an almost eight year old is incredibly tough. Like when her mother decides she has to attend Chinese school on Saturdays, or when her little brother Oscar completely ruins her best magic tricks. And it is incredibly unfair that her parents think she is too young to drive a car!
Step into the wonderful and wacky world of Ruby Lu. Her boundless energy and big imagination will keep you laughing as she navigates the ups and downs of family, school, and growing up true to herself.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
176 Pages
Meet Ruby Lu, the Empress of Everything and the star of the best backyard magic show on 20th Avenue South. If you love stories about spunky kids who turn everyday life into a grand adventure, you will want to join Ruby and her family for these three unforgettable books in one collection.
Whether she is learning Cantonese, teaching her baby brother magic tricks, or facing the perilous dangers of swimming lessons, Ruby is always brave, true, and ready for whatever comes next. Her hilarious hijinks and boundless imagination make even the most ordinary days feel spectacular.
This complete paperback collection includes Ruby Lu Brave and True, Ruby Lu Empress of Everything, and Ruby Lu Star of the Show. Dive into her world and discover why Ruby Lu is a friend you will want to keep forever.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
432 Pages
Ruby Lu is back for another incredible summer adventure. When her cousin Flying Duck emigrates all the way from China to live with her family, Ruby is thrilled to have a brand new friend. But things get complicated quickly.
Suddenly, no one is speaking English at home, there is strange food on the dinner table, and they have to use chopsticks for every meal. Even trickier, Flying Duck is completely deaf, and Ruby does not know a single word of Chinese Sign Language. On top of everything else, Ruby has to survive the absolute terror of swimming lessons and figure out how to keep a beautiful stray dog that wanders into her yard.
Can the Empress of Everything handle all these massive changes at once? Jump into this funny and heartwarming chapter book to see how Ruby tackles her wildest summer yet.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
176 Pages
