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The Secret of the Ruby Ring

by Yvonne MacGrory · 1991

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When she makes a wish on a special ring, eleven-year-old Lucy is transported from her pampered present to a somewhat turbulent time in Ireland in 1885, where she must work as a servant for a wealthy family until she can find a way back home.

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thisfantasyfantasyMore like thisLess of thistime traveltime travelMore like thisLess of this
Themes
childhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of this
Setting
IrelandIrelandMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrensyoung adultmiddle grade
Length
short · 189 pages

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