The Tiny Letters
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Ruby's mom passed away when she was only six, but she left more behind than Ruby could ever have realized...
On the eve of Ruby's 13th birthday, her dad presents her with a gift: a small oak chest brimming with hundreds of tiny letters from Ruby's mom—and bearing one simple instruction: "Open when you need my help." On each envelope is a single, different phrase for each event: "First crush." "Heartbroken." "Failure." Inside, is advice, insight and strength from her mom's heart.
Now that Ruby's in high school, and dealing with almost-daily drama with her best friends, crushes, frenemies and teachers, she needs her mom more than ever. But can the tiny letters cover always be right? Or will she need more help than her mother could ever have possibly imagined?
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