Ruby lives in the city and Grandpa lives in the country. They write to each other and share the events in their lives. Ruby tells about the flights of stairs in their apartment block and the sights of the city. Grandpa tells Ruby about the naughty magpies that live in his old oak tree. Through the Magpie Song, the events of the story unravel - three magpies for Ruby the magpie girl, one for a heart-breaking goodbye and six for a wonderful surprise that will change Ruby's life forever. - Title: Seven for a Secret - Author: Laurence Anholt - Illustrator: Jim Coplestone - Format: Paperback - Language: English This is a heartwarming English picture book about the pen pal correspondence between a girl and her grandfather. The paperback shows considerable signs of use. There are creases and stains as shown in the photos. Also, there is a tear near the flap inside the book, so please understand this before purchasing.