Ruby Lu, Empress of Everything by Lenore Look

Author:Lenore Look
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: 2003-08-28T04:00:00+00:00

The Trouble with Swimming Lessons

The first day of the summer holiday changes everything.

Even with the looming threat of summer school.

Even with the dismal history of second grade.

Even with the difficulties of immigration. Everything looks different.

Doors bang.

Windows open.

Flowers look expectantly upward.

A fly pings off a metal garbage can.

Somewhere a gate yawns and closes.

And somewhere else, a car blows its nose. Honk!

Flying Duck’s parents were still job hunting.

They clipped job ads from the Chinese newspaper.

They made phone calls.

They filled out applications.

Ruby’s father tutored them in interviewing skills. And Ruby’s mother gave them tips and helpful hints on proper dress and etiquette.

“No white socks,” Ruby’s mother instructed. “Smile and shake hands.”

Purpose brimmed from every heart, especially Ruby’s.

She made a list:

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