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When a ghostly foe begins stealing from the highest buildings in Twinford, 13-year-old Ruby Redfort is ready to defy death one more time to capture the bandit. But fearlessness can lead to taking risks, which can land a person in very serious trouble.
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Lauren Child is the best-selling author-illustrator of a series of picture books about Charlie and Lola as well as the award-winning chapter-book series about the irrepressible Clarice Bean, in which the character Ruby Redfort was introduced. Lauren Child has won numerous awards, including the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. She lives in London.
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“Fans will happily greet the usual cast of marvelous supporting characters and rejoice at Ruby’s return.” — Booklist
Ruby Redfort is one fearless kid, buster. She’s ready to defy death again to capture the ghostly foe that’s stealing from the highest buildings in Twinford. But fearlessness can lead to risk-taking, which can land a person in very serious trouble. Ruby may think she’s invincible, but recklessness always comes before a fall.
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Fans will happily greet the usual cast of marvelous supporting characters and rejoice at Ruby’s return.
—Booklist Online
Ruby Redfort is a 13-year-old undercover agent, genius code-cracker, and brilliant detective who works for Spectrum, a secret crime-busting organization...Actual puzzles and codes created by a noted mathematician make this novel a good choice for older STEM collections and teaching units. Notes on Braille, Parkour, and the ability to move around one’s environment without limitations are an added touch and help create a story of great interest for boys and girls!
—School Library Connection
