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Somebody's Someone - by Linda Oatman High (Paperback)

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  • Twelve-year-old Ruby Bean has become an Accidental Expert on Missing Mothers.
  • 10-11 Years
  • 8.0" x 5.5" Paperback
  • 184 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes

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"Twelve-year-old Ruby Bean has become an Accidental Expert on Missing Mothers. When her mother, Ruthie, goes missing again due to mental illness and addiction, Ruby and her aunt leap into action to search for Ruthie. A jewelry store robbery and unexpected kindness from the victim bring more twists to the journey. From Georgia to Washington to New York City, Ruby discovers that sometimes even the worst events can bring the best surprises into one's life, if you keep believing"--



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Twelve-year-old Ruby Bean has become an Accidental Expert on Missing Mothers.

When her mother, Ruthie, goes missing again due to mental illness and addiction, Ruby and her aunt leap into action to search for Ruthie.

A jewelry store robbery and unexpected kindness from the victim bring more twists to the journey. From Georgia to Washington to New York City, Ruby discovers that sometimes even the worst events can bring the best surprises into one's life, if you keep believing.

Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W)
Suggested Age: 10-11 Years
Number of Pages: 184
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Publisher: One ELM Books
Theme: Homelessness & Poverty
Format: Paperback
Author: Linda Oatman High
Language: English
Street Date: May 5, 2026
TCIN: 1008688171
UPC: 9781947159938
Item Number (DPCI): 247-00-0495
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1 inches length x 5.5 inches width x 8 inches height
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