* "Ivy's constant attempts to decipher the world and her creative interpretations of terms such as 'real estate' and 'twice removed' ('Ivy couldn't remember if that meant sent to jail two times or sent to two different jails') are often hilarious. Shepperson's comical and expressive pen-and-ink wash illustrations are also a delight." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Anyone bored with the usual tales of family history searches will relish this tall-tale comedy." --Booklist "The relationship between the two children is developed by a true artist." --School Library Journal
The return of Ray and Ivy, the unforgettable characters from The Big House. When Ray and Ivy's father, Dan, proposes a road trip to visit a long-lost relative, neither of them is particularly excited. Then he shows them the giant ruby he discovered in a hollowed-out book in the library. So they load up the limousine and with Veddy, their trusted chauffeur, they hit the road. They don't get far before the plans change and Ivy has lots of doubts about what's going on. Is Dan on the up-and-up? Is the ruby real? How they meet Wolfgang the counterfeiter, race each other on a roller coaster, explore a real gem mine, and end up stranded in the middle of a swamp surrounded by alligators makes a rollicking romp of a story
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hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Shepperson, Rob Ilustrador. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Nº de ref. del artículo: S_387496316
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Librería: Black Falcon Books, Wellesley, MA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good +. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Rob Shepperson Ilustrador. 1st Edition. First edition, stated. Signed by the author on the title page: "Carolyn Coman." The book is square and unmarked; corners and spine ends unbumped; light foxing to page edges. The dust jacket is not price-clipped (original price $16.95); edgewear and several short closed tears; Brodart protected. Signed by Author(s). Nº de ref. del artículo: 003054
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Librería: Blue Marble Books LLC, Fort Thomas, KY, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New. Shepperson, Rob Ilustrador. 1st Edition. Nº de ref. del artículo: 010346
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Librería: Windy Hill Books, Bacova, VA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: As New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. Rob Shepperson Ilustrador. First Edition First Printing. Signed by author on publishe'rs bookplate affixed to front free end paper. Black and white illustrations by Shepperson. Signed by Author(s). Nº de ref. del artículo: 037101
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