Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World

In the wake of a destructive tornado, Ivy Aberdeen develops feelings for another girl in this stunning, tender novel about emerging identity, perfect for fans of The Thing About Jellyfish.

When a tornado rips through town, twelve-year-old Ivy Aberdeen's house is destroyed and her family of five is displaced. Ivy feels invisible and ignored in the aftermath of the storm--and what's worse, her notebook filled with secret drawings of girls holding hands has gone missing.

Mysteriously, Ivy's drawings begin to reappear in her locker with notes from someone telling her to open up about her identity. Ivy thinks--and hopes--that this someone might be her classmate, another girl for whom Ivy has begun to develop a crush. Will Ivy find the strength and courage to follow her true feelings?

Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World is an exquisite addition to queer middle grade--and children's literature at large.

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Published Mar 26, 2019

336 pages

Average rating: 8.8

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LadyAmandaW

May 07, 2026

10/10 stars

Ivy just had her whole world turned upside down. A tornado destroyed her home, her family acts like she doesn't exist, and she is turning 13. Ivy feels alienated because unlike her friend Taryn she is not thinking about boys but, girls. She is having all sorts of emotions and does not know who to turn to to talk about them. Enter June Somerset, Ivy develops a crush on her and she feels excited but, stressed out with how her family will feel about her, and her differences. Will everything turn out alright for Ivy and her family? Will June reciprocate Ivy's feelings? This is a great book for everybody to read. The author does a great job making you feel and understand everything Ivy is going through. A great summer read!

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