Ruby fears the dark, and her brother Joe often teases her about it. Holly observes that everyone has fears, but this doesn't ease Ruby's anxiety, especially when she learns her babysitter is even more afraid of the dark.
Bernice Lum Books






Ruby is determined to make her moody brother Joe fall for Holly. Despite her efforts to create opportunities for them, unexpected setbacks hinder her plans. At least she can count on her loyal friend Yasmin, especially now that they've formed a secret society.
Ruby Rogers, nearing her tenth birthday, dreams of becoming a gangster. She befriends Gothic girl Holly, who has a crush on Ruby's older brother Joe. Holly's request for Ruby to steal from Joe's room for a prank ignites a series of events.
If My Dog Could Drive
- 17 pages
- 1 hour of reading
Wouldn't it be nice just once if your dog could drive you out for a walk in the country? Well Stanley not only drives cars, but trains, tractors, fire engines and much more.
Oxford first dictionary
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
A dictionary for children in their first years at school. It contains 1500 entries in alphabetical order, along with simple, easy-to-read meanings, parts of speech (noun or verb), plurals, and topical examples of sentences to clarify meaning. It also includes simple grammar, key overused words (with alternatives) as well as opposites, and more.
Au bain, Coquine!
- 32 pages
- 2 hours of reading
La chienne Coquine aime bien jouer dans la boue, mais elle ne veut pas prendre de bain ... à moins d'être arrosée par une mouffette.