Author Profile
Annie Barrows
27 Books
Annie Barrows is an acclaimed American author recognized for her engaging children's literature, young adult novels, and adult fiction. She is best known for authoring the beloved 'Ivy and Bean' and 'Iggy' children's series, as well as standalone novels like 'Magic in the Mix' and 'Nothing'. In addition to her extensive catalog for younger readers, she co-authored the internationally bestselling historical novel 'The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society'.
Iggy
Iggy Rules the Animal Kingdom
Annie Barrows
Animals
Family
-
/5
The Truth According to Us: A Novel
Annie Barrows
Family
Fiction
-
/5
Nothing
Annie Barrows
Emotions
Fiction
-
/5
The Magic Half
The Magic Half: Book 1
Annie Barrows
Family
Fantasy
-
/5
Iggy
Iggy Is the Hero of Everything
Annie Barrows
Action
Family
-
/5
Ivy and Bean
Ivy and Bean One Big Happy Family: Book 11
Annie Barrows
Family
Friendship
-
/5
Like
Annie Barrows
Communication
Fiction
-
/5
Stella & Marigold
Past and Presents: Book 3
Annie Barrows
Family
Imagination
-
/5
Ivy and Bean
Ivy and Bean Get to Work!: Book 12
Annie Barrows
Friendship
Humor
-
/5
What John Marco Saw
Annie Barrows
Emotions
Empathy
-
/5
Ivy and Bean
Ivy and Bean No News Is Good News: Book 8
Annie Barrows
Communication
Friendship
-
/5
The Magic Half
Magic in the Mix: Book 2
Annie Barrows
Adventure
Family
-
/5
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows
Fiction
Friendship
-
/5
Ivy and Bean
Ivy and Bean: Book 1
Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall
Family
Friendship
-
/5
Ivy and Bean
Ivy and Bean What's the Big Idea?: Book 7
Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall
Environment
Friendship
-
/5
Ivy and Bean
Ivy and Bean Make the Rules: Book 9
Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall
Friendship
Humor
-
/5
Iggy
Iggy The Legend
Annie Barrows, Sam Ricks
Friendship
Humor
-
/5
Ivy and Bean
Ivy and Bean Doomed to Dance: Book 6
Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall
Friendship
Humor
-
/5
Ivy and Bean
Ivy and Bean Bound to Be Bad: Book 5
Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall
Animals
Friendship
-
/5
Iggy
Iggy Is Better Than Ever
Annie Barrows, Sam Ricks
Action
Humor
-
/5
Ivy and Bean
Ivy and Bean and the Ghost That Had to Go: Book 2
Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall
Friendship
Ghosts
-
/5
Ivy and Bean
Ivy and Bean Break the Fossil Record: Book 3
Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall
Dinosaurs
Friendship
-
/5
Iggy
The Best of Iggy: Book 1
Annie Barrows, Sam Ricks
Action
Humor
-
/5
Stella & Marigold
Mermaids and Mix-Ups: Book 2
Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall
Friendship
Imagination
-
/5
Ivy and Bean
Ivy and Bean Take Care of the Babysitter: Book 4
Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall
Family
Friendship
-
/5
Stella & Marigold
Stella & Marigold: Book 1
Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall
Family
Friendship
-
/5
Ivy and Bean
Ivy and Bean Take the Case: Book 10
Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall
Friendship
Humor
-
/5
Grown-ups can be incredibly confusing. They constantly complain about getting older, yet they are always telling you to grow up and act your age. Nine-year-old Iggy knows this struggle all too well. When he asks his parents for a puppy, they immediately shut him down, claiming he just is not mature or responsible enough to handle taking care of a pet. But Iggy is not about to let a little thing like his parents' opinion stop him from getting exactly what he wants. To prove once and for all that he is the definition of responsibility, he comes up with an absolutely brilliant, foolproof plan. Like all of Iggy's greatest ideas, this one requires a lot of careful strategy, a fair amount of top-secret sneaking around, and one very unexpected chinchilla. Naturally, things do not go exactly the way he pictured in his head. Soon enough, his quest to prove his maturity leads to total chaos, a few disastrous mistakes, and a whole lot of screaming. Jump into the fifth and final hilarious adventure in this beloved series to see if Iggy can survive the wild animal kingdom of his own house and maybe, just maybe, finally get that puppy.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
128 Pages
N/A
/5
In the sweltering summer of 1938, Layla Beck is suddenly stripped of her immense wealth. After infuriating her senator father, the young socialite is exiled from her glamorous life and forced to take a government job writing the history of a sleepy mill town in West Virginia. Expecting nothing but crushing boredom, Layla secures a room with the fiercely unconventional Romeyn family and immediately realizes this town is hiding far more than it seems.
Twelve-year-old Willa Romeyn is on her own quest for truth. Armed with fierce curiosity and unwavering devotion to her eccentric relatives, Willa is determined to untangle the web of secrets surrounding her charismatic father and her beloved aunt. But when Layla begins digging into the town's past for her project, the carefully constructed facade of the Romeyn family begins to crack.
As the line between local history and family legend blurs, Layla and Willa must navigate a maze of buried truths and shifting loyalties. This captivating novel explores how the stories we tell about our past can completely rewrite our future.
13-18 Years
530 Pages
N/A
/5
By:
Annie Barrows
Do you ever feel like absolutely nothing interesting happens in your life? That is exactly how fifteen-year-old best friends Charlotte and Frankie feel. They spend their time watching movies and reading books where teenagers go on epic adventures, fall in dramatic romances, and save the world. Meanwhile, their own high school experience feels incredibly ordinary and completely uneventful. Determined to prove that their lives are entirely devoid of excitement, Charlotte decides to start keeping a journal. She plans to document every boring, mundane detail of their sophomore year. But as she fills the pages, something entirely unexpected happens. Charlotte begins to notice that the small, everyday moments they usually ignore are actually packed with meaning. Navigating family quirks, shifting friendships, and the awkward reality of growing up, the girls discover that life does not need movie-worthy explosions to be amazing. Join Charlotte and Frankie as they realize that the beautifully complicated, funny, and real moments of their ordinary lives are actually everything.
13-18 Years
224 Pages
N/A
/5
Eleven-year-old Miri Gill knows exactly what it feels like to be the odd one out. Stuck directly between two sets of twins, she is the only child in her family without a built-in best friend. To make matters worse, her family has just moved into a creepy, drafty old farmhouse in a brand-new town. The only interesting thing about the new house is Miri's strange, ten-sided attic bedroom. After a frustrating argument sends her to her room, Miri discovers something impossible. By stepping through a specific spot on the floor, she is transported straight back in time to the year 1935. There, she meets Molly, a girl exactly her age who is trapped in a miserable situation and desperately needs a loving family. Suddenly, Miri has the chance to do something extraordinary. She must figure out how the time-travel magic works, outsmart the cruel people keeping Molly captive, and find a way to bring her new friend safely into the present day. This heartwarming and suspenseful adventure is a brilliant tale of sisterhood, bravery, and finding where you truly belong.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
211 Pages
N/A
/5
If you ask Iggy, his latest plan was nothing short of pure genius. In fact, from his point of view, he is the ultimate hero of the day. Thanks to his incredibly quick thinking, he managed to save his family, protect his precious candy stash, and even rescue the kitchen toaster from absolute disaster. Really, someone should be handing him a shiny gold trophy right now. At the very least, he deserves a lot of respect and maybe a massive extra pile of candy. But as anyone who knows Iggy can guess, the rest of his family might not see things exactly the same way. Did his brilliant rescue mission actually cause more chaos than it solved? Follow along on another hilarious, high-energy adventure with everyone's favorite accidental troublemaker. It is a laugh-out-loud story about big ideas, wild mistakes, and the funny side of trying to be the hero.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
111 Pages
N/A
/5
Ivy is feeling very worried. She has been reading a lot of books about kids who do not have any brothers or sisters, and she just realized something terrible. The books say that only children can become completely spoiled! They never share their toys and hate doing chores. Since Ivy is an only child, she is terrified she is going to turn into a total brat. She cannot give away her favorite clothes or her best toys, so there is really only one solution. She needs to get a baby sister, right away! Thankfully, her best friend Bean is ready to help her with this massive problem. Together, the girls hatch a wild and hilarious plan to find the perfect new addition to Ivy's family. Follow along as these two unstoppable friends get into plenty of trouble trying to solve a very big problem.
6-8 Years
124 Pages
N/A
/5
By:
Annie Barrows
Have you ever thought about how many ways you can use the word 'like'? Meet the main character who starts to notice it everywhere! She might like her best friend, like to play outside, or even say 'like' a lot when she talks. But what does it really mean when you say you 'like' something or someone? What if everyone uses 'like' in a different way?
Join in as she goes through her day, discovering all the different meanings and feelings connected to this small but mighty word. From playground games to classroom conversations, you'll see how 'like' can describe a favorite snack, how you feel about a new idea, or even a tricky situation with a pal.
This charming story by Annie Barrows will make you giggle and think about words in a whole new way. It's a fun look at friendship, understanding, and the surprising power of everyday language.
6-8 Years
44 Pages
N/A
/5
Moving into a new home brings unexpected surprises for sisters Stella and Marigold. While exploring their new house, they notice something strange: hidden writing left right on the walls! And that is not the only secret waiting for them. The sisters begin finding mysterious little presents tucked away in clever hiding spots. Who used to live in their house, and why did they leave these wonderful treasures behind? Stella and Marigold decide to become detectives to figure out the clues. Together, they search high and low, turning their very own home into an exciting puzzle. Every corner holds a new discovery and another reason to use their big imaginations. Jump into a delightful adventure full of surprises, sisterly teamwork, and the joy of uncovering secrets right where you live.
6-8 Years
N/A
/5
It is Career Day at Emerson Elementary School, and everyone in the second grade has to decide what they want to be when they grow up. Best friends Ivy and Bean think they already have it all figured out. That is, until they meet a real-life treasure hunter named Herman. Suddenly, the entire second grade is obsessed with digging up hidden treasure. Kids are finding amazing things all over the place! Everyone is having incredible luck, except for Ivy and Bean. Now, the best friends have to grab their shovels and get to work on the double. They are determined to dig up something spectacular and prove they can be the greatest treasure hunters in the neighborhood. Will they uncover a brilliant prize, or just a giant pile of dirt? Join the funniest friends in town for a hilarious adventure packed with big dreams, muddy mistakes, and non-stop fun.
6-8 Years
132 Pages
N/A
/5
John Marco is a very small boy in a very big, busy world. Everyone around him is constantly rushing from one place to another. They are always too busy to stop and listen to what he has to say. But John Marco is busy, too. He is busy noticing all the tiny, wonderful details of the world that everyone else misses. If the older people would just slow down for a minute, they might discover some truly amazing things right in front of them. This warm and thoughtful story reminds us that sometimes, the quietest and smallest people have the most important things to share. With a gentle message and beautiful moments, it is a perfect reminder to pause, look closely, and appreciate the hidden wonders hiding in our everyday lives.
6-8 Years
44 Pages
N/A
/5
Ivy and Bean have a very important mission: they need to earn ten dollars right away. They need the money to buy a special serving of fancy Belldeloon cheese, and they refuse to give up until they get it. But how can two kids make that much cash? Suddenly, they have a brilliant idea. They decide to create their very own newspaper all about the people living on Pancake Court and sell it for a profit! It seems like the easiest plan in the world. All they have to do is sneak around the neighborhood, snoop on their neighbors, and write down all their secrets. They uncover some incredibly interesting things during their investigation. However, the plan gets a little complicated when the neighbors actually read what the girls printed about them! Get ready for a laugh-out-loud adventure as the best friends learn that making headlines can cause a lot of hilarious trouble.
6-8 Years
146 Pages
N/A
/5
Jump into an amazing adventure with Molly and Miri, twin sisters who share a massive secret! They look exactly the same, act the same, and sometimes even think the same, but they were not always twins. Their magical old house has a mysterious way of sending them on incredible journeys through time, and it is about to happen all over again!
When a sudden burst of unexpected magic erupts from their special home, Molly and Miri find themselves hurtling back in time to the era of the Civil War. They will need all their courage, cleverness, and quick thinking to save two unusual soldiers and race against the clock. But this journey is about more than just history; it brings them closer to uncovering the hidden truth about Molly's real past and the secret that connects their unique twin bond.
Get ready for a thrilling story filled with deep family secrets, strong friendship, and dazzling magic. Will Molly and Miri unravel the mysteries of the past and find their way home?
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
224 Pages
N/A
/5
In January 1946, London is just beginning to emerge from the heavy shadows of the Second World War. Juliet Ashton, an author searching for her next great subject, receives an unexpected letter from a stranger living on the island of Guernsey. He found her name written inside a wonderful old book, and their sudden connection changes everything. As they exchange letters, Juliet is drawn into the fascinating world of the islanders and their secret literary society. This unique book club was born as a clever alibi to protect its members from the occupying forces during the war. Now, it is a haven for a deeply human, delightfully eccentric group of friends who share a deep love for reading. Captivated by their remarkable stories of survival, bravery, and friendship, Juliet decides she must set sail for Guernsey to meet them. What she discovers upon the island will transform her life forever in this beautiful celebration of the written word.
13-18 Years
305 Pages
N/A
/5
The very first moment they saw each other, Bean and Ivy knew they would never be friends. Bean is loud, loves stomping in muddy puddles, and hates sitting still. Ivy has just moved in next door, wears neat dresses, and seems way too quiet to be any fun. But everything changes when Bean plays a tricky joke on her older sister and needs to find a hiding spot fast. Surprisingly, it is Ivy who steps up to help Bean escape! That daring rescue is the beginning of a hilarious and completely unforgettable friendship. Together, the girls dive into silly schemes, sneaky plans, and big adventures around the neighborhood. Discover how two very different kids become the absolute best of friends in this laugh-out-loud story. It is the perfect adventure packed with imagination, teamwork, and plenty of perfectly planned mischief.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
120 Pages
N/A
/5
It is time for the second-grade Science Fair, and everyone is taking it very seriously. Some kids are holding their breath for a really long time, and others are building amazing robots out of household items. The theme of the fair is global warming, and everyone wants to win the grand prize. Best friends Ivy and Bean know they need to create the absolute best project in the whole school. But what should they do? They think about using giant ice cubes or maybe trying something with lots of ropes. They need an idea that is totally different and incredibly brilliant. Join your favorite best friends as they try to come up with a winning scientific discovery. With Ivy and Bean working together, you know the science fair is going to be packed with hilarious mistakes, wild ideas, and a whole lot of fun.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
128 Pages
N/A
/5
Seven-year-old Bean is incredibly frustrated. Her older sister Nancy gets to go away to Girl Power 4-Ever Camp, and Bean is simply too young to attend. It is completely unfair! She wants to make lanyards, sing songs, and have amazing adventures just like the older kids. Since she cannot go to real camp, Bean and her best friend Ivy decide there is only one thing to do: they will just have to create their very own summer camp right at home! Of course, because it is an Ivy and Bean camp, the rules are going to be a little bit different. Prepare for a hilarious backyard adventure as the girls invent their own wild activities, lead their friends on crazy projects, and prove that you do not need to go away to have the best summer ever. Grab your gear and get ready for a totally unique camping experience.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
141 Pages
N/A
/5
Iggy
Iggy The Legend
Do you ever feel like grown-ups have one set of rules for themselves and a completely different set for you? Well, Iggy knows exactly how that feels! In this funny story, Iggy discovers that making money is good for grown-ups, but when he tries it, suddenly it's a big problem. And what about finding cool stuff on the sidewalk? For adults, it's 'finders keepers,' but when Iggy unearths something truly amazing, he gets into big trouble instead. Poor Iggy! He just can't figure out why he's being blamed for things he was never told not to do. Get ready to laugh along as Iggy navigates these puzzling grown-up rules and sets out to do something so incredible, it just might be legendary. Join this lovable troublemaker on his latest adventure!
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
128 Pages
N/A
/5
Ivy and Bean have spent months begging their parents for ballet lessons. They finally get exactly what they asked for, but there is one giant problem. It turns out that ballet classes do not include karate chops, roundhouse kicks, or any cool action moves! Instead, the girls are expected to dance gracefully, which is the last thing they want to do. To make matters worse, they promised their parents they would finish the entire course no matter what. Now, the big class recital is coming up, and Ivy and Bean need a plan. They have to figure out a clever way to get out of the embarrassing performance without breaking their promise. Can these two best friends scheme their way out of a dancing disaster? Get ready for a hilarious, laugh-out-loud story about big mistakes, tricky plans, and the lengths you will go to for a friend.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
141 Pages
N/A
/5
Bean is having a terrible morning. She licked her plate clean, used up all of her sister's yarn, and got into trouble before nine o'clock! She starts to wonder if trying to be a good kid is even worth the effort. But then Ivy shares a wonderful secret: if you are perfectly good and pure of heart, wild animals will love you and follow you everywhere. Suddenly, Ivy and Bean are determined to be the absolute best, kindest kids in the entire town. They set out on a mission to do good deeds and wait for the woodland creatures to arrive. But somehow, their brilliant plan to be perfectly well-behaved goes completely wrong. Instead of a parade of cute animals, they end up soaking wet, covered in mud, and in more trouble than ever! Join the neighborhood's funniest friends as they learn that being good is a lot harder than it looks.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
140 Pages
N/A
/5
Have you ever heard the phrase, one thing led to another? Usually, that means things turned out great. But for a kid like Iggy, it usually means disaster is right around the corner! It all starts when Iggy gets a completely normal, perfectly fine idea. But then, as always, things start to go wrong. Before he knows it, the school principal is involved, a basketball goes flying, and Iggy is soaring right through the air! How did a simple idea turn into such a giant mess? It is pretty hard to explain, but it is definitely going to be hilarious. Follow Iggy as he tries his best to stay out of trouble, only to find himself right in the middle of it again. He might finally learn that his wild actions actually affect the people around him. Well, maybe he will almost learn it! Get ready for non-stop laughs and a totally unforgettable adventure.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
160 Pages
N/A
/5
Best friends Ivy and Bean are back and ready for another hilarious adventure! This time, they have made a truly amazing and spooky discovery: there is a ghost living right inside the girls' bathroom at their elementary school. The girls can see its cloudy shape, notice its glowing eyes, and even hear its creepy moaning voice. For Ivy and Bean, this is the most exciting thing that has ever happened during the school day. But there is a huge problem. If the teachers find out about the haunting, they will definitely ruin all the fun. Now, the clever duo must figure out a way to expel the ghost from the bathroom all by themselves. Will their wild ghost-hunting plan actually work? Maybe. Will they cause a giant, messy disaster along the way? Absolutely! Join the fearless friends as they tackle their most mysterious problem yet.
6-8 Years
125 Pages
N/A
/5
World record fever has completely taken over the second grade! Everyone in class is trying to do something amazing to get their names written down in history. Best friends Ivy and Bean know they need to come up with an idea that is bigger and better than anyone else's. They decide to set the ultimate record: they are going to become the youngest people in the world to ever discover a real dinosaur skeleton! Armed with their shovels and plenty of determination, the girls head out into the neighborhood to start digging. But finding prehistoric bones is a lot harder than it looks. Will they uncover a spectacular discovery, or just dig a giant hole in the backyard? Join the clever duo for a hilarious adventure filled with big dreams, messy mistakes, and the best kind of teamwork.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
132 Pages
N/A
/5
Meet nine-year-old Iggy Frangi. He really is not a bad kid. Sure, he has done a few things that people might call bad, but no one ever gets hurt, so it is never a big deal. What is a little spilled pancake batter here and there? People just get upset over nothing. Iggy completely believes that his actions are perfectly fine, until the day he comes up with the Best Idea Ever. Unfortunately, it quickly turns into the Worst Idea of All Time. For the first time, Iggy is actually very, very sorry for what he did. What exactly happened to make the neighborhood's biggest troublemaker apologize? You will have to read the story to find out! Get ready to laugh out loud as Iggy proves that he will definitely not think before acting, he will absolutely not play the cello, and he is guaranteed to bring non-stop fun to every page.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
146 Pages
N/A
/5
Sisters Stella and Marigold are always ready for a new project. When their cousin sends them a special purple notebook meant for listing all of their friends, the girls realize they have a small problem. They need to find way more friends to fill up the pages! But how exactly do you make new friends? The sisters put their heads together and come up with some truly spectacular plans. Maybe they can use magical recipes to make it snow, or perhaps handing out colorful bandages will do the trick. They even try using a special mermaid candleholder to attract new playmates. Some of their wild ideas work out, and some of them end up in silly mix-ups. But through all of the scheming and laughing, they realize that they already have the best friend they could ever ask for right beside them. Dive into another charming adventure full of sisterly love and giant imagination.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
116 Pages
N/A
/5
When Bean's parents leave her older sister Nancy in charge for the afternoon, Bean knows she is in for a tough time. Nancy is acting far too bossy, so Bean decides to prove that her big sister is actually the worst babysitter in the entire world. But she cannot do it alone. She calls on her best friend, Ivy, to come over and help with a top-secret mission to teach Nancy a lesson. Ivy and Bean hatch a brilliant plan to show Nancy exactly what it takes to be a good babysitter. But as with all of their big ideas, things do not go exactly the way they hoped. The afternoon quickly spins into a whirlwind of unexpected surprises, hilarious mistakes, and laugh-out-loud moments. Jump into another adventure with the neighborhood's favorite duo as they try to outsmart their babysitter. It is a story packed with big imagination, tricky schemes, and the very best kind of friendship.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
122 Pages
N/A
/5
Seven-year-old Stella loves to ask big questions about the world, and her four-year-old sister Marigold loves wearing her favorite Halloween costume all year round. Together, these two sisters make the perfect team. They do completely normal things, like going to school, playing in the yard, and visiting the zoo. But when Stella and Marigold are together, even the most regular days turn into amazing adventures. With their giant imaginations, you never know when they might stumble across magical bathrooms, snow monkeys, or dream lions. Whether they are sharing a secret or figuring out a silly problem, they always have each other's backs. If you love stories full of laughs, heartwarming moments, and lots of fun, you will want to be friends with Stella and Marigold. It is a wonderful story about how amazing it is to have a sister.
6-8 Years
108 Pages
N/A
/5
Watch out, neighborhood masterminds! There is a brand new detective living on Pancake Court, and her name is Bean. With her trusty assistant Ivy by her side, Bean is ready to laugh in the face of danger and solve the most confusing crimes in town. She has her detective gear ready and is determined to uncover all the local secrets. There is just one tiny problem: there do not seem to be any actual mysteries happening on their street. But a little thing like a lack of crime is not going to stop these best friends! If there are no mysteries to solve, Ivy and Bean decide they will just have to create some of their own. Get ready for a hilarious neighborhood investigation filled with mistaken clues, sneaky snooping, and non-stop laughs. Join the clever duo as they search for trouble and prove that they are the greatest detectives in town.
6-8 Years
13-18 Years
128 Pages
N/A
/5
