Ivy and Bean Bound to Be Bad

In the fifth installment of the beloved Ivy and Bean series, best friends Bean and Ivy embark on a hilarious quest to become "perfectly good" in hopes of luring wild animals to their homes. When Bean's morning starts off rough, she questions the value of being good. Ivy convinces her that true goodness attracts animals, leading them to devise an elaborate, and inevitably messy, plan. This chapter book explores themes of friendship, imagination, and the often-comical challenges of navigating rules and consequences, all with a lighthearted touch. It's a fantastic read for children aged 8-12, particularly those who enjoy humorous stories about relatable childhood antics and strong friendships.

In the fifth entry in the New York Times–bestselling series, two friends come up with a crazy plan to lure wild animals home. Bean's day is going downhill, and it's only nine in the morning. Is it her fault she licked syrup off her plate? Is it her fault Nancy's yarn got used up? Yes. Bean wonders if being good is worth the effort. Ivy says yes, that if you're really good, animals will love you and follow you home. Wow! Ivy and Bean decide they're going to be the best kids in town. They're going to be kind, they're going to be generous and pure of heart and—Wait a second! How did they end up muddy, wet, and in trouble? Praise for Bound to Be Bad "Barrows and Blackall deliver another laugh-out-loud Pancake Court romp that derives its humor from the very believable characters and chemistry of the neighborhood children. Any child who's had to suffer a time-out will relate to this one." — Kirkus Reviews