Ruthie's Gift

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

Random House Children's Books, Oct 12, 1999 - Juvenile Fiction - 150 pages

Set in a small Indiana farming community at the start of World War I, this is the heartwarming story of an eight-year-old tomboy who develops a stronger sense of self and selfishness during a particularly dramatic year in her life. "Brisk pacing, affectionate humor, and an unforgettable heroine distinguish this first novel."--"Publishers Weekly."

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User Review  - br13crgi - LibraryThing

The book ruthie's gift is a excellent book. It is about a girl named ruthie she has only brothers. her mother becomes pregnant and she wishes that it will be a girl.Her mom ends up having a boy . up ...

RUTHIE'S GIFT

User Review  - Jane Doe - Kirkus

Ruthie, eight years old, is a strong and unforgettable character in the enthralling, old-fashioned novel that is Bradley's debut. The only girl in a family of five raucous, teasing boys, Ruthie prays ...

Contents

• Too Many Boys: 1
• The Entire Third Grade: 11
• The Baby Arrives: 14

About the author

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley was raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana and her first novel was Ruthie's Gift. Her children's book, The War That Saved My Life, became a New York Times bestseller.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Ruthie's Gift
• Author: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
• Illustrated by: Dave Kramer
• Edition: illustrated, reprint
• Publisher: Random House Children's Books, 1999
• ISBN: 0440414059, 9780440414056
• Length: 150 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Fiction / Family / General; Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / General