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May 23, 2014JCLChrisK rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I only regret my reading of this was so sporadic, because I'm pretty sure I would have gotten even more out of it and given it a higher rating had I enjoyed it as a continuous experience instead of a series of spurts. Nearly the entire story takes place over the course of a single parade, after all. Ruby has won her town's annual essay contest and gets to read her winning entry as part of the festivities, and as she waits for her moment she reflects on everything that has led to it. Particularly, her bottled grief over her grandmother's death, her fight the day before with her two good friends, and her wish that she is sure will magically come true to make everything better. Ruby may appear nondescript and go (intentionally) unnoticed by most adults, but inside she is a mess of deep emotions, thoughts, worries, and questions. Just like its protagonist, this is a deeply thoughtful, quietly affecting book that feels entirely real and true.