Ruby in the Mist by Ben Pugh, When twelve-year-old James Hendricks meets up with an angel in a dense mist on his walk home from school, his life is changed forever. The angel keeps reappearing, sometimes in full angelica regalia, and other times as the school girl Ruby Harper. Her appearing brings both good and evil forces and the complete transformation of Billy Bristlebottom, James' dreaded bully. Come meet the angel girl who doesn't so much make friends, but friendships. Hardcover, 88 pages. Recommended for ages 9 to 12 years old.