Annie Barrows, author portrait
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Annie Barrows

Annie Barrows is the author of the children’s series Ivy and Bean, as well as The Magic Half. She lives in northern California.

Annie Barrows  is available for select readings and lectures. To inquire about a possible appearance, please contact Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau at speakers@penguinrandomhouse.com or visit www.prhspeakers.com.
Iggy Rules the Animal Kingdom
Iggy The Legend
Iggy Is the Hero of Everything
Iggy Is Better Than Ever
The Best of Iggy
The Truth According to Us
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

Books

Iggy Rules the Animal Kingdom
Iggy The Legend
Iggy Is the Hero of Everything
Iggy Is Better Than Ever
The Best of Iggy
The Truth According to Us
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

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