Ruby and the Booker Boys #2: Trivia Queen, 3rd Grade Supreme [Mass Market Paperback]

Derrick Barnes (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Ruby And The Booker Boys

Ruby Booker takes the spotlight (well, that's the plan anyway…)

Eight-year-old Ruby Booker is the baby sis of Marcellus (11), Roosevelt (10), and Tyner (9), the most popular boys on Chill Brook Ave. When Ruby isn't hanging with her friend, Theresa Petticoat, she's finding out what kind of mischief her brothers are getting into. She's sweet and sassy and every bit as tough as her older siblings. She sings like nobody's business; she has a pet iguana named Lady Love; her favorite color is grape-jelly purple; and she has BIG plans. She's going to be the most famous woman animal doctor on the planet. She's the fabulous, oh-so-spectacular Ruby Marigold Booker!

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About the Author

DERRICK BARNES lives in Kansas City, Missouri, with his wife and their “Booker Boys”—Ezra, Solomon, and Silas.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (July 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0545017610
• ISBN-13: 978-0545017619
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #115,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars (RAWKidz Rating: 4.5) I'm Smart Too, July 22, 2008

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This review is from: Ruby and the Booker Boys #2: Trivia Queen, 3rd Grade Supreme (Mass Market Paperback)

In RUBY AND THE BOOKER BOYS: Trivia Queen, 3rd Grade Supreme, Ruby wants to make a name for herself at Hope Road Academy. Her older brothers are very popular for various reasons. Marcellus is multitalented, Tyner is very smart, and Roosevelt is the school prankster. Trying to find her special little niche is hard at Hope Road Academy. Her classmates know she can sing, but she wants them to know a little more. When she learns there is going to be a televised trivia contest on animals at the school, she is elated because she has been studying trivia for the last three years. The winner will receive season passes to the zoo for their entire grade level. But, the contest isn't open to third graders. As Ruby seeks to raise the consciousness of her teacher and the school's principle to get them to change the rules to include the third grade, she learns Marcellus and Tyner will be representing their own classes in the contest. Once the principle decides to allow her to participate, the contest becomes very serious at home, as well as at school. Which Booker will be the winner?

Derrick Barnes captures the hearts and minds of young readers with the very colorful Ruby Marigold Booker in this second book of the Ruby and the Booker Boys series. Readers will be able to clearly see how Ruby handles conflict and challenges that are common for this age group. Barnes cleverly writes to entertain, as well as educate young people. The illustrations by Vanessa Brantley Newton portray the essence of the characters and continue to be a brilliant addition to this series. I am looking forward to reading future installments.

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5.0 out of 5 stars New find, but awesome one., September 8, 2011

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This review is from: Ruby and the Booker Boys #2: Trivia Queen, 3rd Grade Supreme (Mass Market Paperback)

Our daughter just loves Ruby and her brothers. We will be getting the rest of the ruby series to add to our library. keep making this books for all, but brings into focus African American children and their families.

4.0 out of 5 stars good book, October 3, 2010

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Sam Johnson (Manhattan, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ruby and the Booker Boys #2: Trivia Queen, 3rd Grade Supreme (Mass Market Paperback)

My 6 year old really liked the book. Its a challenge for a 6 yr old.. so perhaps 7 or 8 yrs would ve been more suitable.