As Ivy worries that she is a burden on her beloved, unofficial adoptive family, her mother returns. Ivy goes to live with her, but finds her mother is just as unpredictable as ever.
Topics Mothers and daughters. Dysfunctional families. Family life. Family problems. Neglect. Children of alcoholics. Friendship. Foster care. Drawing. Filmmaking. Self-reliance. New York State.
SRC Level 4.500000
SRC Points 12.000000
Lexile 730L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2015-06-08
JLG Release Date Sep 2015
Minimum grade 3
Maximum grade 5
Reading level Elementary
Format Print
Upper Elementary Fiction (Grades 3-5)
Upper Elementary Fiction
Upper Elementary Fiction (Grades 3-5)
For Grades 3-5
A collection of longer-format novels for readers ready to move beyond chapter books. These stories emphasize fun while beginning to explore deeper themes. With engaging plots and relatable characters, this category helps keep readers excited as they take the next step into longer, more immersive stories.