Ruby Redfort Look Into My Eyes

Lauren Child introduces Ruby Redfort, a brilliant and sardonic young detective, in this action-packed and humorous middle-grade series opener. Ruby, known for her exceptional code-cracking skills, is recruited by the mysterious organization Spectrum to solve complex mysteries and thwart villains. Accompanied by her loyal butler, Hitch, Ruby faces thrilling challenges with wit and unwavering composure. Parents will appreciate the clever puzzles, engaging plot, and the strong, intelligent female protagonist, all delivered with Child's distinctive, witty writing style. It's a fantastic choice for readers aged 8-12 who enjoy mysteries, adventure, and a good laugh.

"Sardonic narration will grab readers from the get-go, and puzzles laced throughout will intrigue those who share Ruby’s passion for solving mysteries." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Everyone knows that Clarice Bean is exceptionordinarily keen on the Ruby Redfort books. Now in her own starring role, Ruby, a genius code-cracker and daring detective, along with her sidekick butler, Hitch, work for a secret crime-busting organization called Spectrum. Ruby gets into lots of scrapes with evil villains, but she’s always ice-cool in a crisis. Just take a classic screwball comedy, add heaps of breathtaking action, and multiply it by Lauren Child’s writing genius, and what have you got? Only the most exciting new middle-grade series since, like, ever.