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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.