Language: G (0 swears 0 'f'); Mature Content: G; Violence: G.
BUYING ADVISORY: MS - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
13yo Ruby seems to be in constant trouble with her parents. Nearly getting suspended on practically the last day of school was the final straw. This summer, because her parents are starting a new business and her older sister is preparing for college, Ruby must stay during the week with her Nai-Nai. Nai-Nai spends a lot of time at the Senior Center, and for awhile, Ruby was the the only kid there. But as the summer progresses, Ruby becomes friends with the other old ladies, and Liam - another grandkid. Her grandfather Ye-Ye passed away several months ago, and both Ruby and Nai-Nai miss him terribly, but is her grandmother's memory loss and some of her other odd behavior grief, or a sign of something more serious?
I loved Ruby! I loved how Li depicted Ruby's frustration at being the younger sister and always feeling like she is in trouble (well, she sort of was - her parents were kind of the worst). I liked the friend drama, and especially Ruby's and Liam's relationship - I appreciated that she could have a friend who was a boy with no need to turn him into a boyfriend. I also liked the concern that Grandma was showing signs of dementia, and grandma's reaction as well. Ruby Lost and Found has a lot going on, but 13yo girls often have a lot going on too. Most of the characters are Chinese or Chinese American.
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