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A review by lsm239
Ivy by Katherine Coville
4.0
Ivy is a little girl, living with her grandmother on the outskirts of the very tidy town of Broomsweep. Ivy's grandmother is a healer for animals, both pets and wild, and Ivy is her helper. Their cottage doesn't fit the tidy image of Broomsweep, which is a big problem since the newly crowned Queen Emmeline will be visiting and choosing the best town in the kingdom. Everything in Broomsweep must be perfect, so the mayor and his wife tell Ivy and her grandmother that they must clean up their garden and cottage. Unfortunately for the mayor's wife's plans, magical creatures start showing up at Ivy's grandmother's, having been kicked out of other towns in preparation for the contest. However, having magical creatures around just might save the day, and win Queen Emmeline's contest!
This book is absolutely precious. The cover art and interspersed black-and-white illustrations create a whimsical, cheerful mood. This would be such a fun book to keep in the classroom library for grades 3-5. Students who enjoy fantasy or animal stories would love this book!
This book is absolutely precious. The cover art and interspersed black-and-white illustrations create a whimsical, cheerful mood. This would be such a fun book to keep in the classroom library for grades 3-5. Students who enjoy fantasy or animal stories would love this book!