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by Karen Quinn (Author)
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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Pocket Books; paperback / softback edition (23 May 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0743492161
  • ISBN-13: 978-0743492164
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 163,995 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Having lost her high-powered Wall Street job, her husband and her plush Park Avenue apartment in one afternoon, Ivy Ames emerges broken but unbowed. The newly-single mother-of-two picks herself up, dusts herself down and reinvents herself as a private school admissions adviser whose well-heeled clients will do (literally) anything to get their children into the A-list schools. Thus begins a fast-paced and very funny rom com as Ivy's bid to support her family and regain her self-esteem becomes a tale of modern-day reinvention - and unexpected romance.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartful and humourous!, 4 Jan 2006
By L. Reynolds "LuciLastic" (West Midlands, England) - See all my reviews
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Ivy is a high-powered “suit” living the kind of life that most people can only dream about. She has a successful husband and two children, an apartment in a desired area, and is part of an elite social circle.
However, in a very short time her life is turned upside down as she loses her job, discovers her husband is having an affair, and as a result of leaving him and moving into a less desired area, she is rejected by the social elite.
She starts life over again as a kindergarten admissions advisor, dealing with the little “darlings” of those very people that have rejected her.

The novel is one of the funniest romantic comedies that I have ever come across, and is a wonderful read. It’s an uplifting story with a poignant message about how wealth is not the answer to a happy life.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars not bad...but not brilliant, 7 Jul 2005
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I quite enjoyed this book and I would say it is worth reading if you want a light novel for some holiday reading or such. Abit shallow at times, but Ivy is a likeable character. Give it a go....
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book !!, 28 Jul 2005
I absolutely loved this book !! Ivy Ames the lead character lives the life of the high powered New York businesswoman earning a 7 figure salary. Until she is sacked, then the fun begins. Out goes the life coach, Park Avenue apartment, $1000 haircuts and husband ! With no job Ivy sets up a business guiding parents through New York's tough private school admission process where she encounters psychotic parents and demonic children ! The results lead Ivy on a morality journey where she is torn between wanting her old life back or accepting who she is becoming. This book is a perfect beach read, easy to get into and well written, all in all a fantastic debut. Those who enjoy the likes of Jane Green, Louise Bagshawe and Marian Keyes will love this book.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Meh
I tried, I really did... but I couldn't make it past chapter one. Every cliche you can imagine.
Published 7 months ago by K. Vidamour

1.0 out of 5 stars Dull, disappointing and amateurish
I don't like this book at all. I haven't even finished reading it, I'm over half way through it but I don't think I can persevere to the end. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Tulip

1.0 out of 5 stars Why?
I really didn't like this book. Half way thorough I realised that someone actually sat down to write it. Even for a light read/chic lit/ beach book it was bad. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Kitty

4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable light read for a cold afternoon.
When I picked this book I expected a dose of quite light chic lit and this is exactly what I got. I did enjoy this book as light relief, it was witty and many of the characters,... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Helenbookworm

2.0 out of 5 stars materialistic rubbish
I really wanted to read this book after spending 6 years working as a waitress in NY dealing with these types of neurotic families and thought it would be a funny insightful... Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars A cruel, unnecessary book.
I could not think of anyone friends or relatives who would enjoy this book, I had to bin it when I had finished it. Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2006 by Victoria Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars Light hearted, funny novel, will give you a giggle.
Funny and light hearted read by first time author Karen Quinn. Well written and edited. Will provide you with free giggles, which is nice for a change. Read and have a laugh!!
Published on 24 Aug 2006 by S. Redpath

5.0 out of 5 stars great read
ivy ames a resident of park avenue with a seven figure salary, two small children under the age of 9 attending private school, and a loving husband. Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2005

4.0 out of 5 stars The Ivy Chronicles
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