Ivy
(2008, Fiction - Historical Fiction, Written by Julie Hearn)
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 13. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Dickens-style tale with addiction and thievery.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 13–15
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Ivy
Parents need to know that it takes Ivy most of the book to stop being a victim (of poverty, of cruel relatives, of drug addiction) and assert herself. Set in Victorian England, the novel features seedy neighborhoods, theft, suggestions of prostitution, attempted murder, and drug use.
Read our full review by Stephanie Dunnewind
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the inspiration for the story: a painting by pre-Raphaelite artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti, who serves as a minor character in the novel. What do you know about the pre-Raphaelite art movement? How can you find out more?

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