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Annie BarrowsIvy and Bean
Annie BarrowsFiction | Novel | Early Reader Picture Book | Published in 2010A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Discuss Bean’s initial reaction to Ivy. How does Barrows use physical appearance to explore the idea of judgment?
Bean associate the word “nice” with “boring”? How does Barrows relate this word to societal ideas about witchcraft?
In the beginning, Barrows’s narrator uses juxtaposition to highlight the differences between Ivy and Bean. As the narrative progresses, what happens to the differences? How do Bean and Ivy realize they’re more alike than opposite? Use specific examples from the story to support your answer.
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