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CHILDREN'S

IVY AND BEAN

by Annie Barrows ; illustrated by Sophie Blackall

Readers are bound to embrace this spunky twosome and eagerly anticipate their continuing tales of mischief and mayhem. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

MARTY MCGUIRE

by Kate Messner & illustrated by Brian Floca

Believable and endearing characters in a realistic elementary-school setting will be just the thing for fans of Clementine... Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

PENELOPE CRUMB

by Shawn K. Stout & illustrated by Valeria Docampo

Fans of Clementine and Ramona will cheer as new friend Penelope finds what she is looking for. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

AMBER BROWN IS TICKLED PINK

by Paula Danzinger ; Bruce Coville ; Elizabeth Levy illustrated by Tony Ross

Fully faithful to the voice Danziger gave Amber Brown, this visit with an old friend will totally satisfy readers. Full review >

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