Ivy + Bean
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2006 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Ivy + Bean

By Annie Barrows

Book #1 in the Ivy and Bean series

A young girl befriends a classmate who claims to be a witch and together they cast a spell on the girl's older sister

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120 pages· 7,842 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Bean thinks Ivy is too boring to be friends with, but when a prank goes awry, Ivy's quick thinking saves the day. Together, they dive into a world of mischief and laughter, proving that the best friendships often start unexpectedly. Join Ivy and Bean as they navigate the ups and downs of childhood, learning about empathy and understanding along the way. Will their adventures bring them closer, or will their differences drive them apart? Discover the heartwarming and hilarious journey of two girls who find friendship in the most unexpected places.

From the publisher

The moment they saw each other, Bean and Ivy knew they wouldn’t be friends. But when Bean plays a joke on her sister, Nancy, and has to quickly hide and Ivy comes to the rescue, proving that sometimes the best of friends are people never meant to like each other. Vibrant characters and lots of humor make this a charming and addictive introduction to the Ivy and Bean Book Series. From beloved children’s book author Annie Barrows, The Ivy & Bean collection has been delighting preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and kids of all ages for nearly two decades. Centered upon messages promoting friendship, empathy, and understanding, each book follows Ivy and Bean on their various adventures through adolescent life.

At a glance
Format
Pages
120
Words
7,842
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
580L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about neighborsBooks about magicBooks about sisterhoodsBooks about childhood
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.8
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
July 1, 2007
First published
January 1, 2006
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780811849098

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