Ivy + Bean: Doomed to Dance
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2009 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Ivy + Bean: Doomed to Dance

Written by Annie Barrows · Illustrated by Sophie Blackall

Book #6 in the Ivy and Bean series

Two friends try to escape their ballet class by running away to the aquarium, but things don't go as planned.

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136 pages· 9,140 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Ivy and Bean finally get their long-awaited ballet lessons, only to discover it's not the action-packed adventure they imagined. Faced with an ocean-themed recital, the duo must concoct a clever plan to avoid performing while keeping their promise to their parents. Will they find a way to escape gracefully, or will they have to dance to a different tune? Dive into their hilarious antics and see if they can outsmart the situation without causing a splash.

From the publisher

Finally! After begging their parents for ballet lessons, Ivy and Bean finally get what they want…well, not exactly. Much to their surprise, it turns out ballet lessons do not include karate chops and roundhouse kicks to the villain’s heart. The girls have no interest in learning how to dance gracefully, but they promised their parents they would finish the entire ballet course! When it comes time for Ivy and Bean to participate in the ocean-themed class recital, the girls must figure out a way to get out of it without breaking their promises. Includes bonus material! - Sneak peek chapter from the next book in the Ivy + Bean series Ivy and Bean What’s the Big Idea? by Annie Barrows, illustrated by Sophie Blackall

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
136
Words
9,140
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
530L
Themes & topics
Books about danceBooks about friendshipBooks about best friendsBooks about balletBooks about performing arts
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
134788
Publication
Published
September 1, 2010
First published
April 1, 2009
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780811876667

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