Ruthie's Gift Author:Kimberly Brubaker Bradley How can a girl every hope to become a lady wheb she's surrounded by a houseful of boys? Lively, sassy Ruth Hawk, eight years old and living in Indiana in 1916, loves her five brothers, but sometimes she can't help wishing for the company of another girl. Even in class, Ruthie feels lonely; she's the only third grader, male or female, in the wh... more »ole school. But Ruthie's life is about to change. Wonderful new friends, a just born family member, and unexpected moments of fear and joy will all lead her through a year of discovery. She might end up a lady. Or maybe she'll become someone even better.« less