Ruby at School

"Ruby at School" by George A. Paull is a story set in the late 1800s about a lively girl named Ruby Harper, whose tendency to get into trouble leads her father to send her to boarding school when her mother's health declines, hoping that the structured environment will teach her discipline and provide her with an education. The narrative begins with Ruby's latest adventure, an attempt to camp out overnight in a homemade playhouse inspired by "Swiss Family Robinson," which quickly turns into a dangerous situation when she accidentally starts a fire which gravely worries her parents. As Ruby sees the effect of her actions, she starts to consider her behavior and how it affects her family's well-being, starting her path to personal growth and self-discovery as she prepares to leave home and face the challenges of school.