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Are Ruby Ledger's brilliant mind and her pet monkey Coco her only true allies? Set in the late 1850s, Ruby Ledger and the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln by Arianna Skolnick is historical fiction that follows the story of nine-year-old Ruby, a misfit in her own family due to her genius. On the surface, Ruby is affluent, beautiful, and tenacious. She is also correspondingly rude, unscrupulous, and arrogant. But deep down she yearns to belong and to have friends and family who love her for who she is. She longs to be a detective, a goal that seems impossible for a young girl in this period. Yet nine-year-old Ruby invents enterprising gadgets, thwarts an assassination attempt, and finds herself recruited by a secret agency. Not surprising. After all, she is tiny but mighty!
Genius can be a blessing and a curse. Such is the circumstance for Ruby, the main character in Arianna Skolnick’s Ruby Ledger and the Assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Skolnick provides readers with an immersive read as the protagonists work together to protect Abraham Lincoln. Gifted with extraordinary intelligence, Ruby becomes entangled in a perilous conspiracy. To complicate matters, Ruby’s struggles with family dynamics and friendships create trust issues. Fans of historical fiction and strong, independent heroines will find much to enjoy in this book. With its interesting plot, well-developed characters, and unexpected twists, this is a must-read for anyone who loves a thrilling adventure. Join Ruby on her journey to become a detective.
