Lois Ruby facts for kids

Lois Ruby is a talented author who writes exciting books for young people, especially for kids aged 12-15. She is famous for her historical fiction stories, like Steal Away Home and The Secret of Laurel Oaks. These books take readers on amazing journeys into the past!

About Lois Ruby

Lois Ruby has lived in several interesting places. She used to live in Wichita, Kansas. This city is close to Lawrence, Kansas, which is where her book Steal Away Home takes place. She also lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Today, Lois Ruby lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband. She has three grown-up sons and seven grandchildren.

Lois Ruby's Books

Lois Ruby has written many books for children and young adults. Her stories often explore history in a fun and engaging way. Here are some of the books she has written:

• Arriving at a Place You've Never Left (1977)
• What Do You Do In Quicksand? (1981)
• Two Truths in My Pocket (1983)
• This Old Man (1986)
• Pig-Out Inn (1988)
• Miriam's Well (1995)
• Skin Deep (1996)
• Steal Away Home (1999)
• Swindletop (2000)
• Soon Be Free (2002)
• The Moxie Kid (2003)
• Journey to Jamestown (2005)
• Shanghai Shadows (2006)
• The Secret of Laurel Oaks (2008)
• Strike! Mother Jones and the Colorado Coal Field War (2012)
• Rebel Spirits (2013)
• The Doll Graveyard (2014)
• The Secret Grave (2017)
• Red Menace (2020)
• Eddie Whatever (2021)
• Gallows Hill (2023)