by Annie Barrows (Author), Annie Barrows (Author), Sophie Blackall (Illustrator)
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 hide quickIvy 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 charmingand addictiveintroduction to Ivy and Bean.
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 120
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 30 Jun 2006
ISBN 10: 0811849031
ISBN 13: 9780811849036
With echoes of Beverly Cleary's 'Ramona' series, this easy chapter book will appeal to children who are graduating from beginning readers . . .The characters are appealing, the friendship is well portrayed, ad the pranks and adventures are very much on grade level. - School Library Journal
Sophie Blackall is an illustrator whose work has appeared in many newspapers and magazines, including the New York Times . She lives in New York, with her husband and two children. Her previous books include Ruby's Wish and Meet Wild Boars.