AGE
Twelve
Confident beyond her years and never afraid to stand up for what she believes is right.
THE CENTRAL CHARACTER
“I could fold you into a thousand pieces.”
Twelve years old. Intelligent, fearless and quietly determined. Whether on the wrestling mat or helping a friend, Ruby always seems to know exactly what to do.
WHO IS RUBY?
Ruby Mason has the rare ability to make difficult things look easy. Whether she's wrestling, helping a friend or facing a challenge, she approaches everything with calm determination.
She has little patience for bullies and never hesitates to defend someone who needs her help. Although she can be fiercely competitive, her kindness and loyalty matter far more than winning.
Ruby becomes one of the most important people in Jake's life, encouraging him to believe in himself long before he learns to do so alone.
AT A GLANCE
AGE
Confident beyond her years and never afraid to stand up for what she believes is right.
PASSION
A county wrestling champion whose determination and discipline make her one of the toughest people in school.
PERSONALITY
Ruby never needs to be the loudest person in the room. She lets her actions speak for her.
FRIENDSHIP
Ruby sees something in Jake that he often struggles to see in himself and quietly encourages him to be braver.
STORY APPEARANCES
Jake is the narrator and central character of the This Is My... series.
PEOPLE CLOSE TO RUBY
Friendship, trust and determination shape Ruby’s world.
CLOSE FRIEND
Ruby sees courage in Jake long before he learns to recognise it in himself.
WRESTLING COACH
The teacher who respects Ruby’s discipline, determination and refusal to give up.
CLOSE FRIEND
Ruby’s friendship with Katie is one Jake never entirely understands, but Ruby’s loyalty never wavers.
STRENGTH ISN'T ALWAYS LOUD
Ruby proves that true strength is measured not only by what someone can achieve, but by the way they lift the people around them.
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