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Description
Ivy and Fletch have been best friends since they were born, but now at age five, the boys in their kindergarten play pirates at recess while the girls play princesses, and the duo is split apart. The coauthor is Sadie Kargman.
Quick Summary
When five-year-old Ivy and Fletch realize the playground has been split into a boy-only pirate crew and a girl-only princess crew, they decide they're not ready to abandon their friendship. They hatch a goofy scheme to combine the two games, turning a treasure hunt into a joint adventure that lets every kid join in, and the story races through bright, funny moments that feel like a picture-book adventure in only about a thousand words. The short, punchy chapters are perfect for early readers who love imaginative play, and the gentle humor works for both boys and girls, making it a great pick for kids who might otherwise be reluctant to pick up a chapter book. Parents will appreciate the subtle lesson that friends can bridge any divide without feeling preachy, and there's nothing overly scary just a few playful mishaps. If your child enjoys stories that blend swashbuckling fun with a cozy friendship vibe, this feels a lot like a modern, kindergarten-friendly take on the classic pirate-and-princess tales, similar in spirit to "The Pirate Girl" but with a whole-class twist.