Ivy Takes Care

In Rosemary Wells' "Ivy Takes Care," when her best friend leaves for the summer, Ivy is left heartbroken and aimless. Determined to make the most of the long days, she hires herself out to care for her neighbors' farm animals and pets. Along the way she looks after a stubborn pony, a mischievous puppy, and a scarred racehorse, each demanding patience and ingenuity. Through these responsibilities Ivy discovers new strengths and forms unexpected friendships in the mid-century Southwest.