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If you’re a gal who can’t resist the humor and hardships of a young girl all in one classic coming of age tale, then you don’t want miss out on Ivy in the Shadows by Chris Woodworth. 

  

Ivy seems to be completely lost. Struggling to get along with her mother and constantly on babysitting duty with her younger brother JJ, Ivy feels completely trapped at home. To make matters worse, her mom decided to take in a boarder named Caleb, who is 12 just like she is.

 

Caleb seems like the strangest boy Ivy has ever met and she’s determined to keep her chaotic family life a secret from her best friend, Ellen. Not only is her family going broke, Ivy is left in charge of the entire house while her mother tries to make ends meet. Add Pastor Harold into the mix and everything seems to be even more complicated. Will she learn to get along with Caleb, or will he be just another problem in her life?

 

Ivy is such a relatable character because everyone can understand the pressures and confusion she faces as she approaches her teenage years. Smart, witty and very strong for a 12-year-old, you’ll fall in love with this character.

 

Be sure to grab a copy of Ivy in the Shadows (available now) and read on as Ivy learns about the importance of family and the unimportance of school drama.

 

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Wow this almost sounds like my life...

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by Chloe<3 on 2/23/2013 11:11:22 PM

 
 

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by SILly0905 on 2/8/2013 8:12:09 PM

 
 

sounds like a good one(:

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by princessmey on 2/6/2013 4:20:45 PM

 
 

This sounds like a great read. (:

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by purplerainn on 2/6/2013 2:53:31 PM

 
 



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I have this Uncle and he is always ruining my parents lives he got my mom to quit her job cuz he's too unbearable at work he is always looking down on us cuz he's richer and his sisters don't even care and are just partying around like nothings happened it's much worse then this I know but my parents won't tell me it's got my dad on an emotional breakdown and my parents won't stop fighting how can I live like this please help!

Hey girl, if now isn't a good time to talk with your parents about your concerns, try speaking with your school counselor or another adult you trust.  Or, you can call the Nineline (an anonymous counseling hotline) at 1-800-999-9999.  If you're upset and worried, talking about it will make you feel better.  Best of luck. 


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by AwesomeAmber on 2/6/2013 1:55:47 AM

 
 



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Okay lately I have been getting really sick for no reasoning. I still go to school because i can't make up that much work..but I don't know what to do. Whenever i come home i have been getting throw up sick and been sitting in the bathroom for at least an hour! I don't know why, but it's just been getting sick randomly lately. Is there anything I can do to prevent these random sicknesses? Or to help when i get them and can't go home? Thanks sooo much
Oh and are girls supposed to shave "down there"?

 

If you keep having an upset stomach that causes you to throw up I suggest having hot tea with ginger in it. I'm talking real ginger root - put a few pieces in there. It will settle your stomach so so fast and you'll feel better. But if that doesn't help or isn't the case I suggest you talk to your doctor. If it keeps reccuring they'll be able to help you the most. xoxo kerra


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by mtf1998 on 2/5/2013 10:04:51 PM

 
 

My favorite thing about my family is how we all joke around with each other.

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by supersingershannon on 2/5/2013 8:32:12 PM

 
 

My favorite thing about my family's that we all know that it is okay for us to laugh at ourselves and at each other, as long as we're laughing together.

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by otter77 on 2/5/2013 6:30:44 PM

 
 

hey girls if you love fashion and you need advice then join FASHION ADVICE FOR YOU we will answer you questions asap and we really love your comments we give lots of outfit ideas and tips so please join you wont regret it hope to see all at my club

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by funnybunny661 on 2/5/2013 6:14:37 PM

 
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