{"product_id":"ivy-takes-care-isbn-9780763653521","title":"Ivy Takes Care","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn a heart and humor-filled adventure by\u003ci\u003e On the Blue Comet\u003c\/i\u003e author Rosemary Wells, a girl spends a summer caring for animals in the mid-century Southwest.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrokenhearted after her best friend leaves for the entire summer, Ivy rallies and finds herself something new and exciting to do: she hires herself out to look after people’s farm animals and pets while they’re away. So begins a summer of discovery and definition for tenderhearted but sensible Ivy, who must win over the stubborn pony Chestnut, take on the training of a puppy named Inca, and patiently court the trust of the magnificent but scarred racehorse, Andromeda. All this while tending to her own private hurts and hopes, and managing the hapless tagalong Billy Joe, who has a knack for trouble and accidents like nobody else. Celebrated writer Rosemary Wells delivers a compassionately observed and exquisitely distilled novel set in mid-century Nevada about a heroine with an exceptional gift, a heart of gold, and a budding dream for her future.Animal lovers will feast on the details Wells (Following Grandfather) includes and envy Ivy’s opportunities to lavish her care on dogs, horses, and even a new litter of fox kits; all will be quickly won over by her good nature, determination, confidence and loyalty.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis will be popular with animal lovers, especially those who enjoyed Jessie Haas’ Beware the Mare series.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIvy is...immensely likable and will inspire children who are interested in veterinary care...Give this one to animal lovers.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWells’ narrative voice is as thoughtful and dependable as Ivy herself, and she capably evokes the historical and geographical settings, giving just enough detail to make the surroundings intriguing without distracting readers from the main threads of Ivy’s story. Animal-loving youngsters who dream of becoming vets will be in heaven here, and girls with their own friendship troubles may also relate to Ivy’s difficulties with Annie.\u003cbr\u003e—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe moving story, told from a third-person limited perspective, brings the characters to life for young readers.\u003cbr\u003e—The Horn Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this warm-hearted novel, Wells offers a sympathetic but realistic portrait of human nature and a convincing message about the value of compassion and a job well-done.\u003cbr\u003e—BookPage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWells' fine sense of plot and characterization make this tale of Ivy's summer and the people and animals she works with a sheer delight.\u003cbr\u003e—Yellow Brick Road\u003cb\u003eRosemary Wells\u003c\/b\u003e has written and\/or illustrated more than 120 books for children, including \u003ci\u003eFollowing Grandfather\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Christopher Denise, and \u003ci\u003eOn the Blue Comet\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline. Rosemary Wells lives in upstate New York.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJim LaMarche\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of more than twenty books for children, including Dennis Haseley’s\u003ci\u003e A Story for Bear\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Carousel\u003c\/i\u003e by Liz Rosenberg; \u003ci\u003eThe Rainbabies\u003c\/i\u003e by Laura Krauss Melmed; and \u003ci\u003eAlbert\u003c\/i\u003e by Donna Jo Napoli. He is the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Raft\u003c\/i\u003e. Jim LaMarche grew up in Wisconsin and now lives in California.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300385738981,"sku":"NP9780763653521","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763653521.jpg?v=1767730288","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/ivy-takes-care-isbn-9780763653521","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}