Ivy and Bean did not expect to like each other. Ivy is quiet and bookish while Bean can't sit still or stay out of trouble. However, they both have active imaginations, like a good adventure, and are willing to break the rules. They are an inseparable pair who have fantastic fun together, whether making magic potions, chasing away ghosts, or digging up dinosaur bones.
The stories are light and warm. Ivy and Bean have just the right mix of naughtiness and niceness that readers can identify with and yearn to emulate. I'll be interested to see how they stand up over time, but I suspect they'll be on our shelves for a good while. They're a great post-reader, early-chapter book level that kids love and parents won't object to.
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