Ruby Booker is the star of Derrick Barnes’s Ruby and the Booker Boys series. As the only girl and youngest kid in a family with three older brothers, Ruby is always working to make her voice heard. She is smart, a little dramatic, and fiercely competitive.
Across five chapter books, Ruby deals with starting a new school, battling for attention at home, and finding her place among friends and family. She is the kind of character that younger readers see themselves in because her problems are real and her reactions are honest.
Reading Order#
See the complete Ruby and the Booker Boys reading order for all books in the series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ruby Booker?
Ruby Booker is the main character of the Ruby and the Booker Boys series by Derrick Barnes. She is an energetic third grader and the youngest child in the Booker family, with three older brothers.
What kind of character is Ruby Booker?
Ruby is confident, funny, and determined. She is always looking for ways to stand out in a household full of boys, whether it is acing a trivia competition or planning the perfect slumber party.
How many books feature Ruby Booker?
Ruby appears in all five books of the Ruby and the Booker Boys series, starting with Brand New School, Brave New Ruby in 2008.