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Hey, buster! Normal life is a total yawn. Break out of boredom with Ruby Redfort, the super-awesome creation from multi-million-copy bestseller Lauren Child...

Want to know more? Of course you do, bozo.

Here's the low-down on Ruby Redfort: she's a genius code-cracker, a daring detective, and a gadget-laden…

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1 author picked Look Into My Eyes as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This is a fast-paced and entertaining spy thriller.

It forms part of a series featuring Ruby, a thirteen-year-old genius code-cracker who is confident, brave, and sassy. When Ruby is recruited by a secret spy organisation, she is drawn into an adventure full of cryptic codes, puzzles, and unexpected twists.

Although the story is told in the third person, Lauren Child uses italics to capture Ruby’s inner thoughts and observations. Ruby’s inner monologue is funny, sharp, and highly relatable for the intended age group. Lauren Child does an excellent job of getting into the mind of a thirteen-year-old.

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