GROWING HOME
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Kids' Indie Next Pick
Come root for Ivy the houseplant as she and her friends attempt to save Toasty the goldfish from a thieving antique dealer who wants to steal Toasty's fish tank.
What People are Saying
"Fans of Beth Ferry’s charming picture books will be delighted with her clever new middle grade about the joys of finding true friendship. Featuring an unlikely set of characters, whimsical asides from an irrepressible narrator, and art by the brilliant Fan Brothers, GROWING HOME is an absolute delight!"
-Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan
"The story comes together like a recipe: Simple ingredients combine, transform, and rise into something wonderful. In its matter-of-fact wisdom, rich vocabulary (often defined within the text), hint of magic, and empathetic nonhuman characters who solve problems in creative ways this delightful work is reminiscent of Ferris by Kate DiCamillo. Charming."
- Kirkus Reviews
"Chatty asides from Ferry provide context and vocabulary lessons as a buoyant, omniscient narrator skillfully conveys the foursome’s idiosyncrasies, particularly Toasty’s sense of isolation and accompanying crankiness. Neat spot illustrations by the Fan brothers, rendered in their signature style, convey humorous details such as both Toasty and Arthur sporting fetching bowler-style hats."
- Publishers Weekly
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