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Ida B: And Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World

by Katherine Hannigan

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Who is Ida B. Applewood? She is a fourth grader like no other, living a life like no other, with a voice like no other, and her story will resonate long after you have put this book down. How does Ida B cope when outside forces—life, really—attempt to derail her and her family and her future? She enters her Black Period, and it is not pretty. But then, with the help of a patient teacher, a loyal cat and dog, her beloved apple trees, and parents who believe in the same things she does (even if they sometimes act as though they don't), the resilience that is the very essence of Ida B triumph...and Ida B. Applewood takes the hand that is extended and starts to grow up.

This first novel is both very funny and extraordinarily moving, and it introduces two shining stars—Katherine Hannigan and Ida B. Applewood.

Review:

"I feel a deep gratitude that Ida B exists." Kate DiCamillo, Newbery Medalist

Review:

"With just the right amount of tension in the plot, a spot-on grasp of human emotions, and Ida B's delightful turns of phrase, this book begs to be read aloud." School Library Journal

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"A poignant, affirming, and often funny debut from a promising new author." Kirkus Reviews

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"Beautifully told, this first novel is filled with remarkable characters and the story is one of growth and adaptation. Seeing how Ida B deals with all of this is worth the price of admission." Children's Literature

Synopsis:

In this first novel by Hannigan, readers are introduced to Ida B. Applewood, a fourth grader like no other, living a life like no other, with a voice like no other, and a family like no other. How does Ida B cope when outside forces--life, really--attempt to derail her, her family, and her future?In this first novel by Hannigan, readers are introduced to Ida B, a fourth grader like no other, living a life like no other, with a voice like no other, and a family like no other. How does Ida B cope when outside forces--life, really--attempt to derail her, her family, and her future?

Synopsis:

Who is Ida B. Applewood? She is a fourth grader like no other, living a life like no other, with a voice like no other, and her story will resonate long after you have put this book down. How does Ida B cope when outside forces-; life, really-; attempt to derail her and her family and her future? She enters her Black Period, and it is not pretty. But then, with the help of a patient teacher, a loyal cat and dog, her beloved apple trees, and parents who believe in the same things she does (even if they sometimes act as though they don't), the resilience that is the very essence of Ida B triumph...and Ida B. Applewood takes the hand that is extended and starts to grow up.

This first novel is both very funny and extraordinarily moving, and it introduces two shining stars-; Katherine Hannigan and Ida B. Applewood.

Synopsis:

In this first novel by Hannigan, readers are introduced to Ida B, a fourth grader like no other, living a life like no other, with a voice like no other, and a family like no other. How does Ida B cope when outside forces attempt to derail her, her family, and her future?

About the Author

Katherine Hannigan is the author of Ida B . . . and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World.She grew up in western New York with a mom, a dad, two boisterous brothers, an array of stray dogs and cats, and some rodents that usually remained caged.She has undergraduate degrees in mathematics, education, and painting, and a graduate degree in studio art.She has worked as an education coordinator for Head Start and, most recently, as an assistant professor of art and design.She now lives in a tiny town in northeastern Iowa that’s surrounded by woods and hills and fields.Lulu the cat, a character in Ida B, lives there, too, along with her feline stepbrothers Mackie, Norbert, and Winston.

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christian8luv2pets, August 29, 2006 (view all comments by christian8luv2pets)
This book is about a young, adventurous girl. Her name is Ida B and she's homeschooled. One day her parents share the news with her that she must go back to public school- she's devastated and thinks she'll hate it. Read Ida B to find out more! I love this book and I highly recommend it!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780060730246
Subtitle:
And Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World
Author:
Hannigan, Katherine
Author:
by Katherine Hannigan
Publisher:
Greenwillow Books
Subject:
Family - General
Subject:
Social Situations - Death & Dying
Subject:
Family - Parents
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Family
Subject:
Lifestyles - Farm Life & Ranch Life
Subject:
Social Issues - General
Subject:
Social Issues - Death & Dying
Subject:
General Juvenile Fiction
Subject:
Schools
Subject:
Cancer
Publication Date:
September 2004
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
246
Dimensions:
7.72x5.30x.89 in. .80 lbs.
Age Level:
100

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