# Really Rubie: A Diary — Illustrated Tween Fiction

Illustrated Tween Fiction: Really Rubie: A Diary is a diary-style story about a first summer camp that takes an unexpected turn when Rubie's best friend cannot go. The listing describes a humorous, doodle-filled read about making friends and stepping outside one's comfort zone.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 5.04 GBP
- Previous price: 7.99 GBP
- Discount: 37%
- Price checked: 2026-11-12T15:51:45.028Z
- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 30

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## At a glance

- Diary-style fiction set around a month at summer camp.
- The story follows Rubie after her best friend cancels, leaving her to meet new cabin mates.
- The listing describes the series as packed with doodles and aimed at ages 8–12.

## Pros

- A clear friendship-and-new-experiences premise gives young readers an accessible theme.
- The diary format and doodles may appeal to readers who enjoy illustrated, informal storytelling.
- At 240 pages, it offers a substantial book-length read.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: Walker Books
- Publication date: 4 Jun. 2026
- Language: English
- Print length: 240 pages
- Reading age: 8 - 12 years
- ISBN-10: 1529534062
- ISBN-13: 978-1529534061
### Dimensions and installation
- Dimensions: 12.8 x 2 x 19.6 cm
- Weight listed: 170 g

## A good fit for

- Readers aged 8–12 who enjoy humorous diary-style fiction.
- Children interested in stories about friendship, summer camp and finding confidence in unfamiliar situations.
- Fans of illustrated stories with social and emotional themes.

## Less suited to

- Readers looking specifically for non-fiction, a camp guide or a short story collection.

## Customer feedback

Aggregate ratings are strongly positive overall, with most falling in the top star category and a small remainder in the next two categories. No written review themes are supplied, so the ratings cannot show whether readers particularly liked the humour, doodles or friendship storyline.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Really Rubie: A Diary about?
Rubie expects to spend summer camp with her best friend, but when her friend cannot go, she has to settle into a cabin with girls she does not know. The listing suggests she may make new friends and grow more confident.
### What age is this book listed for?
The stated reading age is 8–12 years.
### How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 240 pages.
### Does the listing describe illustrations?
Yes. It describes the diary-style series as packed with doodles.

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## Images

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