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Available: 10/01/09
5.5 x 7.25 · 136 pages
978-0-8118-6266-0
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Ivy and Bean Doomed to Dance

Book 6

Annie Barrows

illustrated by Sophie Blackall

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.

A round of applause for Ivy and Bean:

“The deliciousness is in the details here, with both girls drawn distinctly and with flair.” —Booklist, starred review

“Ivy and Bean are irresistible.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“...illustrations deftly capture the girls’ personalities and the tale’s humor .... Barrows’s narrative brims with sprightly dialogue.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

NY Public Library Best 100 Books for Reading and Sharing

Booklist Best Books of the Year

Book Links Best Books for the Classroom

Annie Barrows lives in Northern California with her husband and two daughters. She is also the co-author of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.

Sophie Blackall is an Australian illustrator whose previous books include Ruby’s Wish and Meet Wild Boars. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.