This is a funny book because Ivy is so stupid and tends to say whatever she is thinking. She is brutally honest. Such a long book for this age group tends to go all blah blah and dull in the middle, but not Anyone but Ivy Pocket.  The author cleverly introduces so many characters and with each  there is mystery and intrigue. I found myself guessing that this or that character was evil.  I found myself guessing all sorts of things about the necklace and diamond. Anyway, I am halfway through the book and enjoying it.

I just had to keep reading.  I was disappointed with the end of the book, but overall it was a wonderful exciting read. I am looking for a good book to read to a class of Year 4 children. This book is super for individual readers, but not to read to a class.

I recommend this book for children in Years 5 to 9. It is more of a girl’s book with nearly all of the characters female. A keen boy reader will also enjoy it.

(Copy copyright: Reviewed by a Western Australian author who coincidentally writes books.)