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Ivy & Bean's Secret Treasure Box (Books 1-3) [Box set] [Paperback]

Annie Barrows , Sophie Blackall
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (106 customer reviews)

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Book Description

October 1, 2008 6 and up Ivy + Bean
Meet Ivy and Bean, two friends who never meant to like each other. This boxed set is a delightful introduction to these spunky characters. It includes the first three books in the Ivy and Bean series, and a secret treasure-hiding boxwith a cool surprise inside!

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Editorial Reviews

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"Annie Barrows accomplishes the almost impossible task of reflecting the world of second grader, creating the tension and drama of family and friendships in language that can be read easily by child who recently graduated from easy readers to early chapter books. " - Lisa Von Drasek, Children's Librarian, Bank Street College of Education

About the Author

Annie Barrows has written many books for adults, but Ivy and Bean is her first series for kids. She lives in Northern California with her husband and two daughters.

Sophie Blackall is an Australian illustrator whose previous books include Ruby's Wish and Meet Wild Boars. She lives in New York.

Product Details

  • Age Range: 6 and up
  • Paperback: 376 pages
  • Publisher: Chronicle Books (October 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0811864952
  • ISBN-13: 978-0811864954
  • Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 2.4 x 7.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (106 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #870 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I could tell you a whole bunch of facts about myself--born here, went to school there, blah blah--but that doesn't seem like much fun. So I've decided to make you guys do some work. If you can figure out these puzzles, you'll know all sorts of interesting things about me. And many of them are true, too.

1. I was born in a year with a 2 in it. Also a 6.
2. I was born in a city in California that begins with an S and has eight letters total.
3. The first time I moved, I couldn't move.
4. My best friend lived next door, had four older brothers and sisters, and a name that rhymes with Gabe. She had thirty-seven plastic horses and one real horse.
5. My first job was in a place with lots of books. My second job was in a place with lots of sugar. My third job was in a different place with lots of books.
6. I went to college in a town with a K in it and I studied a subject that ends in Y.
7. After I was done with college, I got a job. And then another one. And then there was one after that. Don't worry about it.
8. One of the following things is not true: I have been up in a hot air balloon. I have six toes on one of my feet. I can read palms.
9. I have written fifteen books under three different names. See if you can figure out what they are.
10. I have two pets. They are bigger than a bar of soap and smaller than a shoe, and they really like parsley.

Have fun!
Annie Barrows




Customer Reviews

My twin seven year old daughters love these books. Caranelle  |  30 reviewers made a similar statement
Got these for my granddaughter as a Christmas gift as she loves reading. jeff  |  20 reviewers made a similar statement
She loves the stories and can't wait to read the next book. Casey  |  13 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
128 of 131 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book to help kids love reading! May 8, 2010
By J.H.
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
My six year old girl does not love to read. The only books I could get her excited about were the Junie B. Jones books--but they were awful for my daughter--she started to pick Junie's constant terrible words (hate, stupid, dumb). The Bean & Ivy books are so much better! Ivy and Bean are still crazy enough to make my daughter giggle, but the girls are much more like regular high spirited kids. I think there are about 7 books in the series so far-- we just finished the first 3. My daughter and I both had a fun time reading them together. She also loved the treasure box book that came with the set. I really hope the author will keep writing these great books.
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202 of 216 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Ivy and Bean are mean April 26, 2012
Format:Paperback
My daughter received these books as a present for her 7th birthday. She is in the 1st grade, and enjoys Magic Rainbow Fairy books and Magic Treehouse books currently. Before she started in on this set, I decided to read the first chapter to get a "feel" for the book. I ended up reading well past that, because I was immediately concerned with Beans behavior and language. Bean seems a bit mean spirited and drags Ivy down with her. Running away to a neighbors yard in order to not get into trouble doesn't seemt to be a good message, regardless of the outcome. And using language like Ivy is Boring, a Dork and her sister Nancy is a Tightwad, doesn't appeal to me. I would rather my child read books where children speak and act respectfully. I let my daughter read the first book, but we had a discussion about Bean's behavior. I used it as a teaching tool of how Not to behave. But I would rather my child read books that present her with a positive role model than a negative one. I know some parents find these books engaging and humorous... but I had quite the opposite reaction. I found them rude and humorless.
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38 of 40 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Adorable November 30, 2008
By Tina
Format:Paperback
My niece instantly fell in love with this series of books. Ivy & Bean the Secret Treasure Box is a box set of the first 3 books as well as an additional gift!!!

As an adult, I, myself, found myself drawn to this box set. Containing the books: Ivy and Bean (book 1), Ivy, Bean and the Ghost that Had to Go (book 2) and Ivy and Bean Break the Fossil Record (book 3).

We are introduced to two wonderful and adorable little girls - Ivy and Bean. Neither have very many friends and are urged by their mothers to "go play together" - neither are particularly enthusiastic as they do not seem to share anything in common. Yet, as soon as they get together they realize that they are fast becominng BFF (as my niece puts it!!!).

What follows are 3 absolutely adorable books! The storyline in each is cute and quite unique. They are also quite educational (although I don't use this word around my niece) and surprisingly - the storylines are funny - and not corny. The illustrations are extremely well-done.

I thought this book was very well priced (around $17.00) as this box set looks very professionally done.

My niece, who is 9, went through all 3 books in record time asking me when the next one in the series would be out. BUT, her most favorite part of the box set was definitely the "gift" that came with it - a wonderful "diary" or "journal" which is perfect!!! I mean - I remember how excited I was to have my first diary when I was 10!! - It held all my precious secrets and my niece has made sure to start writing in it everyday - and to hide the diary so we "grown ups" can't find it!!!!!

This is a great box set and I think would make a great gift for the reader or future readers in the home.
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45 of 49 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Mean Girls July 23, 2012
Format:Paperback
I got this book from the library and could not believe my ears as I read it to my daughter. The name-calling between the sisters is relentless. Bean refers to nearly everything and everyone as "boring". She goes so far as to say: "Nice is another word for boring."
My daughter, who is 5 and a half, asked me what a "tight wad" was. (Bean calls her sister a tight wad.) I'm so glad I didn't spend money on this. Our daughters deserve a better example. The author chose to represent the lead characters as trite, mean-girl complainers. Our daughters deserve books that include adventures, bravery, emotion and yes, plenty of silliness, which this book has none of.
Here are some direct quotes: "Bean thought about kicking her sister in the shin...but then she got a great idea, one that would teach her sister not to be such a tightwad."
-(Bean says about Ivy's clothes) "What a goony costume. What a dork!"
-Bean says, "I'm the ghost of Mr. Killop. I lived in your house before. I died there. I've come to haunt you. Tonight while you are sleeping, I'll wrap my icy fingers around your neck!"

Unfortunately I could go on and on. If you want a list of better books for girls there are great ones listed at Mighty Girls website: [....]
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Just right for my girls. June 30, 2010
By Bracha
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've given this boxed set several times as gifts for the little girls in 1st and 2nd grade who are at the stage of gaining competence in their reading skills. They have all loved these books.
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Awful language. Not for my nice kids September 7, 2012
Format:Paperback
My 7yr. old daughters received this as a present and within the first few pages I was ready to put it down. Words like dumb, booger head, boring, tightwad are all used within the first chapters. And worst of all their used by the main character and child Bean. When Bean's Mother encourages her to play with their neighbor she calls her boring and states I told you I just don't want to. What does the mother do, she dismisses this behavior and says have it your way. All of these words and this interaction made it clear that I could not have my nice and sweet girls read this. I'm surprised by all the positive ratings. Have they all read the book? Even if the characters decide to change their ways the language alone is not one I want my daughters to mimic.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Convenient 3-1 package
Great price. Convenient 3 in 1 deal. As soon as my daughter finishes one book she goes right into the next book!
Published 15 days ago by Elizabeth E. Robbins
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book of the world
I love the book because it was the most brilliant book of a few days
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Published 15 days ago by Joanne Wang
5.0 out of 5 stars Best book ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was the best book out of all of them.
In the ivy and bean bundle set if I had to choose
Published 1 month ago by Taylor 20 ,2013
4.0 out of 5 stars For older kids
It states that these books are for five and up what five year do you know can read a chapter book on their own. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gloria Loyd
5.0 out of 5 stars Bought these for Daughter
I bought these for my daughter as a start to her reading chapter books. They looked so interesting my older 8 yr old son read them 1st and then she read them and then he read them... Read more
Published 1 month ago by W. Mikulcik
5.0 out of 5 stars Have fallen for Ivy and Bean!!!
I love these stories and my daughter is really enjoying them!! Timeless in the writing since I know when I was a kid I would have been able to read these and relate to them as my... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tiny Dancer
3.0 out of 5 stars Ivy and Bean
So, my daughter and her friends all like Ivy and Bean books. She participates in the Accelerated Reader program so you can take accessements from this book. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Qi Wei
5.0 out of 5 stars They're books, they have words, the kid likes 'em
There's not a lot to say about a book. They have words. My daughter asked for these specifically so it was kind of a no brainer. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Josh Warren
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice age apropriate boxed set, my daughter loves it.
My 7 year old daughter read right through this set. She loved it and is anxsious for more. A nice boxed set.
Published 2 months ago by Josie Spradlin
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect as an introduction to novels
This collection was purchased for my 6 yr old who is starting to read novels. She has enjoyed them immensely and wants to know when she can buy more in the series. Would recommend.
Published 2 months ago by Marissa
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