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Zelda and Ivy: The Runaways

Candlewick Sparks

Illustrated by Laura McGee Kvasnosky
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Paperback
$5.99 US
6"W x 9"H x 0.19"D   | 4 oz | 100 per carton
On sale Apr 09, 2013 | 48 Pages | 9780763666354
Age 5-9 years | Grades K-4
Reading Level: Lexile 540L | Fountas & Pinnell J
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The fabulous fox sisters return in three funny stories perfect for beginning readers. 

Whether Zelda and Ivy are combating the injustice of cucumber sandwiches for lunch, deciding what to leave the children of the future in their time capsule, or solving Zelda's writer's block, they are sure to tickle the funny bones of both new and returning fans.
  • WINNER
    Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
  • SELECTION
    ALA Notable Children's Book
Another appealing offering. . . . Bright, expressive cartoon illustrations complement the fine writing.
—School Library Journal (starred review)

Three satisfying stories of two sisters create one rewarding read.
—The Horn Book (starred review)

Jaunty gouache art takes them through three predicaments. . . . It’s all delightfully droll.
—San Francisco Chronicle

Children will recognize the details and the sibling dynamics. . . . Kids will look forward to more from the Fox sisters.
—Booklist
  
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The fabulous fox sisters return in three funny stories perfect for beginning readers. 

Whether Zelda and Ivy are combating the injustice of cucumber sandwiches for lunch, deciding what to leave the children of the future in their time capsule, or solving Zelda's writer's block, they are sure to tickle the funny bones of both new and returning fans.

Awards

  • WINNER
    Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
  • SELECTION
    ALA Notable Children's Book

Praise

Another appealing offering. . . . Bright, expressive cartoon illustrations complement the fine writing.
—School Library Journal (starred review)

Three satisfying stories of two sisters create one rewarding read.
—The Horn Book (starred review)

Jaunty gouache art takes them through three predicaments. . . . It’s all delightfully droll.
—San Francisco Chronicle

Children will recognize the details and the sibling dynamics. . . . Kids will look forward to more from the Fox sisters.
—Booklist

Author

  
Laura McGee Kvasnosky View titles by Laura McGee Kvasnosky