Somebody's Someone
Twelve-year-old Ruby Bean has become an Accidental Expert on Missing Mothers.
When her mother, Ruthie, goes missing again due to mental illness and addiction, Ruby and her aunt leap into action to search for Ruthie.
A jewelry store robbery and unexpected kindness from the victim bring more twists to the journey. From Georgia to Washington to New York City, Ruby discovers that sometimes even the worst events can bring the best surprises into one’s life, if you keep believing.
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978-1-947159-87-7
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978-1-947159-89-1
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$23.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 5 - Grade 8 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 5 |
| Category | Diverse Books: Mental Health & Neurodiversity, Diverse Books: Social Class, Diversity, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Publisher | Red Chair Press |
| Imprint | One Elm Books |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 184 |
| Publication Date | 2025-03-04 |
Author: Linda Oatman High
Linda Oatman High is an author/journalist/playwright who has written more than 30 books for children and teens, many of which have won major awards and honors. She holds an MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College.
Illustrator: Yai Dzamesi
Yai Dzamesi is an award-winning illustrator and visual storyteller who is passionate about bringing meaningful stories to life that both comfort and challenge her readers. She lives in North Carolina.
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Somebody's Someone
Twelve-year-old Ruby Bean has become an Accidental Expert on Missing Mothers. When her mother, Ruthie, goes missing again due to mental illness and addiction, Ruby and her aunt leap into action to search for Ruthie. A jewelry store robbery and unexpected… View available downloads →