A review by hsquared
The Education of Ivy Blake by Ellen Airgood

4.0

This companion to Prairie Evers focuses on Prairie's introverted yet determined friend Ivy. Ivy loves her life with the Evers family, but though they've never made her feel unwelcome, she can't help feeling like an extra, especially with a new baby on the way. So when her mom shows up out of the blue to move to a new town, Ivy leaves with her. Readers will relate to Ivy's worries and self doubt, as she tries to make her own way in the world. Fans of Joan Bauer and Polly Horvath will want to snatch this heartfelt but honest portrayal of a girl trying to figure out the fine line between the life you're given and the life you choose for yourself.