Ivy + Bean Doomed to Dance -- Annie Barrows

Finally After begging their parents for ballet lessons, Ivy and Bean finally get what they want...well, not exactly. Much to their surprise, it turns out ballet lessons do not include karate chops and roundhouse kicks to the villain's heart. The girls have no interest in learning how to dance gracefully, but they promised their parents they would finish the entire ballet course When it comes time for Ivy and Bean to participate in the ocean-themed class recital, the girls must figure out a way to get out of it without breaking their promises.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Annie Barrows<br><b>Publisher:</b> Chronicle Books<br><b>Published:</b> 10/01/2009<br><b>Pages:</b> 129<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.65lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.62h x 6.50w x 0.57d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780811862660<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 4-8<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 3.6<br><b>Point Value:</b> 1<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Lower Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>134788 / Ivy and Bean Doomed to Dance<br><br><br><b>Review Citation(s): </b><br><i>School Library Journal</i> 01/01/2010 pg. 68<br><i>Horn Book Magazine</i> 01/01/2010 pg. 80<br><i>Hornbook Guide to Children</i> 01/01/2010 pg. 56 - Superior,Well Above Average<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Annie Barrows lives in Northern California with her husband and two daughters. She is also the co-author of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. <p/>Sophie Blackall is an Australian illustrator whose previous