$7.99 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- "The latest Ruby Redfort adventure features Child's trademark wit, with clever allusions to popular culture, gentle digs at out-of-it parents, and a complex yet accessible plot.
- 528 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Mysteries & Detective Stories
- Series Name: Ruby Redfort
Description
About the Book
There's more to most things than meets the eye--or nose--as code-cracking, wisecracking girl detective Ruby Redfort discovers in her third adventure from the bestselling creator of the Charlie & Lola and Clarice Bean series.Book Synopsis
"The latest Ruby Redfort adventure features Child's trademark wit, with clever allusions to popular culture, gentle digs at out-of-it parents, and a complex yet accessible plot." -- BooklistWild animals roaming around Twinford? Wisecracking Ruby Redfort has heard the rumors, though she doesn't quite believe them. But as high society buzzes with news of a very exclusive perfume formula coming to town and some priceless jewelry goes missing, Ruby begins to sense a sinister plot in the works. Can our favorite action hero sniff out the clues in time to keep Twinford safe from evil scents? Well, let's just say this is one of those times when you gotta forget the rules and follow your nose to survive.
Review Quotes
An entertaining escapade with an offbeat whiff.
--Kirkus Reviews The female protagonist in this novel is lively and will easily appeal to readers of both genders.
--VOYA
About the Author
Lauren Child is the best-selling author- illustrator of a series of picture books about Charlie and Lola (who also star in their own TV series) as well as the award-winning chapter-book series about the irrepressible Clarice Bean, where the character of Ruby Redfort was first introduced. Lauren Child has won numerous awards, including the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. She lives in London.Dimensions (Overall): 7.2 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x 1.4 Inches (D)
Weight: .85 Pounds
Suggested Age: 10-14 Years
Number of Pages: 528
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Mysteries & Detective Stories
Series Title: Ruby Redfort
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Format: Paperback
Author: Lauren Child
Language: English
Street Date: May 8, 2018
TCIN: 1001654795
UPC: 9780763688462
Item Number (DPCI): 247-34-2281
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 1.4 inches length x 5.3 inches width x 7.2 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.85 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: American Samoa (see also separate entry under AS), Guam (see also separate entry under GU), Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico (see also separate entry under PR), United States Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, U.S., APO/FPO
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.