Although conflicts emerge, readers will have little doubt that all will end well for the children and the grandparently Moreys. The novel celebrates the healing effects of love and compassion. The slow evolution of the siblings-who are no angels-parallels the gradual building of mutual trust for the Moreys. This poignant story evokes a feeling as welcoming as fresh-baked bread. Ruby Holler is a Carnegie Medal-winning novel, and with its quirky protagonists and exciting journey, captures the imaginations of readers of all ages. Readying for the trips proves to be a journey in itself as the Moreys, Florida and Dallas make discoveries about one another as well as themselves in a soothing rural environment. From Sharon Creech, the Newbery Medal winning author of Walk Two Moons, comes a heartwarming adventure about finding family, and a home, when you least expect it.

Tiller Morey's companion on a canoe trip Dallas is to help Mrs. Trepid informs them that they are going to a place called Ruby Holler to accompany old Mr. « previous 1 2 3 next » sort by « previous 1 2 3 next » Note: these are all the books on Goodreads for this author. shelved 534,017 times Showing 30 distinct works.Florida and her brother Dallas, raised in an orphanage run by the cold-hearted Trepids, rely on each other rather than grownups for support. Books by Sharon Creech Sharon Creech Average rating 3.97 From Sharon Creech, the Newbery Medal winning author of Walk Two Moons, comes a heartwarming adventure about finding family, and a home, when you least expect it. The characters introduced here-two abandoned children, their villainous guardians and a kindly country couple-might have stepped out of a Dickens novel, but as Creech ( Love that Dog) probes beneath their facades, the characters grow more complex than classic archetypes.

Ruby Holler by Sharon Creech