"Did you write this poem?" asked Ruby's grandfather.

"Yes I did, Grandfather," answered Ruby.

"Do you really think that in this house we only care for boys?"

"Oh no, Grandfather," said Ruby, very sorry that she had upset him. "You take good care of all of us, and for that we are all grateful."

"Little Ruby," her grandfather said gently, "I really would like to know why you wrote this poem. How are the boys better looked after?"

Ruby is unlike most little girls in old China. Instead of aspiring to get married, Ruby is determined to attend university when she grows up, just like the boys in her family. Based upon the inspirational story of the author's grandmother and accompanied by richly detailed illustrations, Ruby's Wish is an engaging portrait of a young girl who's full of ambition and the family who rewards her hard work and courage.