Lois Ruby esplora temi del soprannaturale e del mistero, ambientando spesso le sue narrazioni in luoghi storicamente significativi o reputati infestati. La sua scrittura si addentra nell'ignoto, fondendo suspense con l'inspiegabile per catturare i giovani lettori. Con un vivo interesse per i fenomeni spettrali, infonde alle sue storie un elemento di misteriosa meraviglia. Il suo approccio distintivo intreccia elementi di storia e dell'inquietante, creando racconti che rimangono impressi nell'immaginazione del lettore.
Sixteen-year-old Lorelei is not happy after her family moves into an old bed-and-breakfast in Gettysburg, PennsylvaniaNand that is before she meets the Civil War ghost, Nathaniel, who needs her help, and discovers that some of the hotel staff are not what they seem to be.
Set against the backdrop of a family renovation project in Lawrence, Kansas, a 12-year-old girl named Dana uncovers a poignant diary belonging to a Quaker woman. This diary reveals the woman's courageous efforts in sheltering runaway slaves on the Underground Railroad, intertwining Dana's modern-day life with a rich historical narrative. Through this discovery, themes of bravery, compassion, and the struggle for freedom emerge, offering Dana a deeper understanding of her own family's history and the enduring impact of the past.
A young girl fleeing Hitler takes refuge in Shanghai, where she learns she must fight to survive. Throughout Ilse's childhood, her mother has tried to mold her into a proper Austrian lady. When Hitler annexes their country, the family escapes on a crowded freighter, seeking safety. The U.S. denies them entry, leading them to China, where they settle in the vibrant yet challenging city of Shanghai. Their living conditions are cramped, finances are tight, and Ilse's father struggles to find work, but Ilse is captivated by the city's diverse culture. Amidst the chaos, she discovers an unexpected adventure. As the Japanese occupy Shanghai, Ilse and her brother join an underground resistance cell. Each day, the city becomes more perilous, forcing Ilse to lie, cheat, and steal to provide for her family. Far from Austria, she is determined to do whatever it takes to survive. "Brave, determined, and hopeful." -School Library Journal "Heart-pounding." -Booklist The author, Lois Ruby, has written 18 books for middle graders and teens, spanning genres from contemporary to historical. An ex-librarian, she now writes full-time and advocates for literacy and engaging reading experiences in schools. Ruby resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with her husband.
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