About this title: Breaking with tradition, a young Chinese girl dreams of attending a university and continuing her studies. Color illustrations accompany the text. Named one of the Best Children's Books 2002 by Publishers Weekly.
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Description: Acceptable. Ships from the UK. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Your purchase also supports literacy charities. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780811834902ISBN:0811834905
Description: Blackall, Sophie. New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. Picture book. With dust jacket. 36 p. Contains: Illustrations. Intended for a juvenile audience. read more
Binding: Reinforced
Publisher: Chronicle Books Llc
Date Published: 2002-07-01
ISBN-13:9780811834902ISBN:0811834905
Description: NEW. Reinforced. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780811834902. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Chronicle Books, San Frnacisco
Date Published: 2002
Description: Unpaginated children's book about a young girl set in China, profusely illus., 8.5x10.75 inches, first printing, dj. Chinese American author. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Scholastic Press, New York
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780439699907ISBN:0439699908
Description: Acceptable. -Acceptable: A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (the dust cover may be missing). Pages can include considerable notes--in pen or highlighter--but the notes cannot obscure the text. About Austin eBooks Austin eBooks is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service! We add inventory to our store daily, and guarantee order processing and shipment within 2 business days. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Chronicle Books Llc
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780811834902ISBN:0811834905
Description: Hardcover. Good Used. EX-LIBRARY; Frayed Corners. SKU: 13533852 All orders shipped within 1 business day. 14 day money back guarantee ISBN: 9780811834902 Good Used. EX-LIBRARY; Frayed Corners. SKU: 13533852 All orders shipped within 1 business day. 14 day money back guarantee. read more
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: CHRONICLE BOOKS
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780811834902ISBN:0811834905
Description: New. Based on the inspirational story of the author's grandmother, this tale is an engaging portrait of a young Chinese girl who strives for more and a family who rewards her hard work and courage. Full color. read more
"Ruby is different then other girls in China. She isn't focused on getting married when she grows up, she wants to attend a university like the boys in her family. Ruby's grandfather hires a teacher to teach all the children in the family. Ruby writes a poem one day saying that it is very hard to be a girl in the family because of the expectations. The grandfather and teacher are amazed and proud of Ruby's work, and she continues to succeed in school. After everyone has gone to sleep, Ruby continues to work on her "womanly" chores-sewing, cooking and cleaning. Ruby still maintains her academic success and even is able to go off to a university-a rare occurance during this time period. Ruby strives for more and her family supports and rewards her hard work and courage. This story is based upon the author's grandmother.
Goosebumps covered my arms as I read the last page of the story. Inside Ruby's red envelope on Chinese New Year was an acceptance letter from a university saying that Ruby would be one of the first woman ever to attend the school. The reason the author knows this to be true is because Ruby is her grandmother. I really enjoy the message that is sent to readers in this story. I like that it shows that if you work hard you will be rewarded for what you do. It is an important quality for all people to learn. Ruby never gave up and achieved her dream after all!"
"I absolutely loved this true story of Ruby! She is a young girl in China that is faced with the challenges of being the only girl in an all male family lead by her grandfather. Unlike the Chinese expectations of Chinese women, Ruby wishes to have the same rights as all the males in her family, including going to an university. This story gives a good representation of what life was like in China and mentions many traditions. In the end of the story, Ruby gets her wish of going to a university. We find out the the story of Ruby is the story of the author's grandmother. I got teary eyed as I read the very end! :)"
"a chinese girl is unhappy that girls have to get married and care for the family, but boys get to go to college, etc. true story of first chinese girl to go to college"
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