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

By: Katherine Hannigan

Narrated by: Lili Taylor

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 a family like no other, and her story will resonate long after this audiobook has ended. 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. triumphs . . . 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, author Katherine Hanningan and Ida B. Applewood.©2004 Katherine Hannigan; (P)2004 Random House, Inc. Listening Library, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group

Captures Youthfulness

makes me love living. reminds me of Anne of Green Gables and Secret Garden. I want more.

I LOVE Ida B!!!!

What about Lili Taylor’s performance did you like?

I have read this one before to my 3rd graders and she sounded exactly like I imagined!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both! It is one of my all-time favorites!

Beautiful story, beautifully read

We fell in love with Ida B. Excellent narrator, too. Will look for more by this author/narrator.

Ida B - what a charmer!

I loved this story! Ida B is a 4th grader with a unique and imaginative view of her perfect world. But perfect doesn't last and Ida B must learn to cope with big changes. The author lets us inside Ida B's head and what a delightful view it is. A story not to be missed!

Family favorite

I love this book. It’s been a family favorite since my children were about 8-10 years old. I just downloaded at age 56 and enjoyed listening to it again. Great narration!