Ruby Redfort is a breath of fresh air in middle-grade fiction. It’s smart, stylish, and actually makes the reader feel clever.
Lauren Child (of Charlie and Lola fame) successfully pivots to a much older audience here without losing her signature wit.
If your kid is into escape rooms, puzzles, or just wants a protagonist who is the smartest person in the room, this is a must-read. It’s high-quality entertainment that actually exercises the brain.





