A Riddle in Ruby

This tale of revolutionary intent, self-discovery, and double-crossing cross-dressing is worth the trip. Sailors seeking espionage and a cast of characters who can t sit still should embark on this series maiden voyage. --Kirkus Reviews" It s worth suspending disbelief to enjoy following this intrepid heroine and her companions, who are full of surprises themselves, on their swashbuckling journey. --Publishers Weekly" The world-building is fascinating, the characters entertaining, and a sequel is assured by a cliffhanger. Good fun! --School Library Journal" A staggeringly inventive thrill-ride of a book, filled with clever characters, delightful humor and ingenious plot twists. --Stuart Gibbs, author of the New York Times-bestselling Spy School saga" Bound from one danger to the next with Ruby and pals, narrowly escaping bloodthirsty mechanical dogs; a terrifying, maniacal scarred man; and a haughty master of chemystry (to name just a few) Readers will happily jump on board the promised sequel. --Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books" Davis debut novel promises adventure, magic, mystery, and alchemy, all of which it gleefully provides. Middle grade readers will love the magic of the Chemystral Age and will surely be on the hook for the next two books. --ALA Booklist" "This tale of revolutionary intent, self-discovery, and double-crossing cross-dressing is worth the trip. Sailors seeking espionage and a cast of characters who can't sit still should embark on this series' maiden voyage."--Kirkus Reviews "The world-building is fascinating, the characters entertaining, and a sequel is assured by a cliffhanger. Good fun!"--School Library Journal "Davis' debut novel promises adventure, magic, mystery, and alchemy, all of which it gleefully provides. ...Middle-grade readers will love the magic of the Chemystral Age and will surely be on the hook for the next two books."--ALA Booklist "It's worth suspending disbelief to enjoy following this intrepid heroine and her companions, who are full of surprises themselves, on their swashbuckling journey."--Publishers Weekly "A staggeringly inventive thrill-ride of a book, filled with clever characters, delightful humor and ingenious plot twists."--Stuart Gibbs, author of the New York Times-bestselling Spy School saga "Bound from one danger to the next with Ruby and pals, narrowly escaping bloodthirsty mechanical dogs; a terrifying, maniacal scarred man; and a haughty master of chemystry (to name just a few)... Readers will happily jump on board the promised sequel."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "A Riddle In Ruby has everything you could possibly want from a story: clever heroes, fiendish villains, startling plot twists, pirates, thieves, swashbuckling, adventure, action, mayhem - and plenty of humor. This is an exceptionally enjoyable, incredibly original series."---Stuart Gibbs, author of the New York Times-bestselling Spy School saga