Ruby

by

English language

Published Nov. 18, 1994 by Alfred A. Knopf, Distributed by Random House, Inc..

ISBN:
9780679867449
OCLC Number:
29702906

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3 stars (1 review)

The members of a miniature family come to the rescue when young Kevin climbs aboard a car and becomes trapped in a suitcase.

2 editions

reviewed Ruby by Colin Thompson

Review of 'Ruby' on 'Goodreads'

3 stars

The illustrations were definitely more absorbing than the story.


From trevorcairney.blogspot.com.au/2011/10/author-focus-colin-thompson.html:
'Ruby' (Random House, 1994) - In the roots of an old tree lives a family of tiny contented people. Their peaceful existence is shattered by the arrival of a ruby red Austin 7 and a picnic party. The car proves an irresistible trap that carries the family away to a dangerous adventure and a new life. The book won the 1994 Primary English Best Picture Book Award in the UK.

Subjects

  • Size -- Fiction.
  • Automobiles -- Fiction.
  • Family life -- Fiction.