Customer Reviews

The Secret of the Ruby Ring

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I am a 9 year old girl (named Morgan) starting 4th grade. I liked this book because its about a girl going back in time and she meets a lot of friends, especially the children who live in the castle in Ireland. Its an exciting book and was hard to put down. After a few chapters, I wanted to read the whole thing. I also learned about life in the 1800s.

For many years I have been planning on getting around to reading the "Secret of the Ruby Ring" I always forgot to order it, or buy it. When I finally bought it over the holidays, I eagerly opened it and from the first word to the last I was not only thoroughly satisfied, but I also knew it was worth the wait. I felt disgusted at first with the young protagonist named Lucy, but as the book commenced, and Lucy began to understand her life and the history of her country a bit more fully, I was in awe of her. I would never think to do things she knew automatically, yet I would have done things she didn't think of as quickly before she did them. I found myself connected to the characters, who in the beginning I had loathed, and I myself had more of an appreciation for not only MY life, but for those who lived in a time in Ireland that history books in the U.S. shallowly mention. A good book for anyone who loves to learn about history without learning directly, loves novels, or just thinks it sounds magical and exciting. It lives up to every readers expectations and more!

I am always in pursuit of good/great reading for my children. This book demonstrates to young people how spoiled we are in the modern age. It offers a good look at class/social systems as well as the work ethic of a by-gone age. I learned a bit about the history behind the on going political troubles in Ireland.

This book is now added to one of my favorites of all time. It was a great book and had facts about Ireland mixed in with the plot so you don't even know you're learning. Take it from a kid, this book is good for any age!

This is a wonderful story. It was a little slow to get into, but after the second chapter I found it hard to put down. (I also read Emma and the Magic Ring.)I highly recommend this book.

Ok, this book was so intresting!! I loved it!!!! It was by an I rish writer so some of the words were spelled differently, but you got used to it. I really recomend this book. It's on the list of my favorites!

Ok, this book was so intresting!! I loved it!!!! It was by an I rish writer so some of the words were spelled differently, but you got used to it. I really recomend this book. It's on the list of my favorites!

I believe that you should read this book if you will stick with reading it, because the beginning is awesome, then the middle gets a little boring after awhile, but the ending is fantastic! If you are into servants, maids, and the 1885's and also Ireland then I think you would like this book, because it takes place there. I enjoyed this book a lot except for the middle. Although this is a great suspension book because you never know if Lucy will get her ring back and make it home to be with her family and friends again. I would recommend reading this book if you can stay with reading it because the ending is great and it's a five star book!

Very good book I would Highly recommend! It is very interesting because you can see life from a servant's perspective it is very hisorical and the ending is Great!!!

Great Fantastic book for all age's between 9+. I thought it was interesting funny and all kinds.