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Ivy Lost and Found (Book Buddies series)
Cynthia Lord
Illustrator: Stephanie Graegin
Ages: 6+
Published: 2021
Publisher: Candlewick
ISBN: 978-1-5362-1354-6
Keywords: transitional chapter book, blended families, friendship, libraries, dolls, toys, adventure
Librarian Anne's childhood doll Ivy was long forgotten until she becomes one of the library's Book Buddies and embarks on her adventure with a new girl. Black-and-white retro illustrations.