Instead of aspiring to get married, Ruby is determined to attend university when she grows up, just like the boys in her family.

Ruby is a strong and admirable character, and your. Young Ruby finds this situation unfair, and through her gentle persistence, changes things for herselfand for future generations. Ruby is unlike most little girls in old China. In Rubys Wish Shirin Yim Bridges brings us the fictionalized story of her grandmothers childhood in China at a time when the opportunities for girls were limited. Out of Stock Some in-stock items may be delayed. Based upon the inspirational story of the author's grandmother and accompanied by richly detailed illustrations, Ruby's Wish is an engaging portrait of a young girl who strives for more and a family who rewards her hard work and courage. Rubys Wish Shirin Yim Bridges Sophie Blackall. Steering away from tradition, Ruby's grandfather allows Ruby to continue and develop as a student. Unlike her sister and girl cousins, Ruby is a passionate learner and studier. Ruby is given the nickname 'Ruby' because of her love of the color red. Publication date 2002 Topics Sex role - Fiction, Education - Fiction, China - History - 19th century. Ruby is unlike most little girls in old China. Ruby’s Wish,by Shirin Yim Bridges Inspired by the author’s grandmother, this understated and engaging tale shares the story of young Ruby, a girl who wishes to study and attend university in China, like her brothers, rather than meeting her family’s expectations of finding a husband and starting a family. Shirin Yim Bridges bases her book, 'Ruby's Wish', on her grandmother's childhood in 'Old China'.

Ruby's Wish by Shirin Yim Bridges