Ivy & Bean: Make the Rules (Book 9) by Annie Barrows –ESSENTIAL

Barrows, Annie and Illustrated by Blackall, Sophie Ivy & Bean: Make the Rules (Book 9) 127 pgs. Chronicle Books, 2012. $10.19.  (Rating: G)

Bean is too young to go to camp with her older sister Nancy. So Bean & Ivy decide to make their own camp, at the same park, with similar activities. They set up a tent and eventually their creative antics get the attention of other kids at the park. Camp Flaming Arrow causes mischief galore –from invading the park as zombies to tap dancing so loud on a tin bucket that Bean’s mom can hear all the way from home!

This was a fantastic book! I know that this series is wildly popular with the students but this was my first time reading. The characters are memorable, quirky, and well written. The story was constantly surprising me with its creativity and fun. I was entertained and I just know that students will be too –maybe even inspired!

EL (K-3), EL –ESSENTIAL 

Reviewer: Stephanie School Librarian & Author.