"Ruby, the Red-Hot Witch at Bloomingdale's" tells the story of Petra, a thirteen-year-old girl grappling with her parents' separation. When her younger brother gets nervous hiccups, a quirky witch named Ruby, who works at Bloomingdale's, uses her magic to help him. Witnessing this, Petra is filled with a desperate hope: could Ruby's magic be powerful enough to reunite her own parents? This chapter book gently explores themes of family, hope, and the emotional challenges children face during parental separation, all wrapped in a touch of whimsical magic. It's suitable for children aged 4-11, offering a comforting narrative for those experiencing similar family changes.
When Ruby, the witch who works at Bloomingdale's, cures her younger brother's nervous hiccups, thirteen-year-old Petra wonders if Ruby's magic can get her separated parents back together.