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A motley crew of talkative plants, a curious spider, and a grumpy goldfish use their newfound magical abilities to defend their family from a greedy human in this charming middle grade novel from New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry. Ivy is the beloved houseplant of young Jillian Tupper of Number 3 Ramshorn Drive, much to the constant dismay of Toasty the goldfish, who is technically the family pet--swimming in his special place of honor, the antique octagonal fish tank--and should be the most loved. It seems that's how the cookie (or cheese puffs, in Toasty's case) crumbles in the curious Tupper household, but soon a sequence of thrilling and magical events challenges that way of life forever. First, there's the arrival of Arthur, a knowledgeable spider with a broken leg and a curious mind, hidden in an old typewriter. Then Jillian throws everyone for a loop when she brings home dear, sweet Ollie, a school houseplant who just wants to be friends and sing. When Toasty splashes the plants with his tank water out of frustration, the friends learn that they can do magical things--like lift heavy objects and turn things invisible. It turns out Toasty's fish tank isn't just for fish; it was made by a curious inventor who gave it special powers that, in the wrong hands, could disrupt everything forever. And a curious man with purple shoes just so happens to want that tank at any cost. Can Ivy, Toasty, Arthur, and Ollie grow to be friends in time to work together to save their beloved Tupper family from utter ruin?

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""An endearing story of friendship and family, featuring lovable, chatty houseplants, pets, and a pesky man in purple shoes."" -- ""Barnes&Noble.com""

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Beth Ferry is the author of numerous picture books for children including Roar for Reading, Prunella, and the New York Times bestseller Stick and Stone. She is an avid reader who believes that any day spent with a book is a perfect day. Beth lives with her family by the beach in New Jersey where she finds inspiration in the salty air. In addition to writing picture books, Beth also writes chapter books and graphic novels. She's the author of the middle grade book Growing Home. You can learn more at BethFerry.com. Classically trained vocalist and violinist, Kate Coventry approaches the mic with a glint of fairy dust (when it comes to children's lit), an affinity for adventure, and a deep empathy for the beauty, pain, and hope of humanity. She loves voicing feisty female leads in stories rich with emotional complexity. Her voice particularly shines in children's, middle grade, and YA, as well as fantasy, sci-fi, and literary fiction. When not in the booth or reading to her kids, Kate enjoys working out with friends, drawing portraits, concocting herbal remedies, and watching Marvel movies with her husband.

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