The Ruby Slippers

Paperback Published on: 21/08/2014
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The Ruby Slippers
It's all connected
Honestly, I found this a little slow to start. Alas, this is the case with many books that have many lead characters with interwoven stories. It doesn't st... READ MORE
Kay at Ilford
The Ruby Slippers
Original and absorbing
I was very much entertained by this charming book; at turns whimsical, at turns gritty, sometimes funny, sometimes touching - it touches on themes of moral... READ MORE
Sian Allen

Synopsis

Old Rosa the bag lady shuffles along the streets of New York, silent, stinking and shunned.

After she suffers a terrible accident, her nephew Michael is called upon to visit her squalid apartment and from in among her reeking piles of junk, he unearths something that hints at a Rosa he can barely imagine: an original pair of the ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz.

The slippers soon become an irresistible beacon to the misplaced hopes and darkest desires of friends, family and foe. But who will stop to learn the remarkable story behind Rosa's 'Ruby Millions'?

Bursting with atmosphere, invention and an unforgettable cast of characters, The Ruby Slippers is a sweeping tale of hidden treasures, forgotten histories, lost connections and the search for real meaning.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
  • ISBN: 9781472108081
  • Number of pages: 432
  • Dimensions: 132 x 201 x 29 mm
  • Weight: 354g

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The Ruby Slippers
Whimsical
Rosa and her dog Barrell walk the streets of New York, never stopping to speak to anyone, never acknowledging anyone, but always making an impact. Rosa sti... READ MORE
Anne Cater
The Ruby Slippers
A lovely book!
This was a great read - totally different to my expectation. It's set in New York with a backstory in Hollywood and also Eastern Europe. The ruby slippers ... READ MORE
Zac Caraway