Plot Summary

Ida B

Katherine Hannigan
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Ida B

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2004

Book Brief

Katherine Hannigan

Ida B

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Wisconsin • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2004

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

970L

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Super Short Summary

In Ida B, a young girl named Ida B. Applewood, who deeply loves her life, her family, and her family's apple orchard, faces significant upheaval when her mother falls ill with cancer, leading to financial strain, the sale of part of their orchard, and Ida's transition from being home-schooled to attending public school, where she struggles with anger and isolation before slowly learning to adapt and reconnect with those around her.

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Heartwarming

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.2

24,015 ratings

67%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Ida B by Katherine Hannigan wins praise for its engaging and emotional narrative about a young girl's resilience and creativity when faced with challenging changes in her life. Readers commend the vivid characterization and relatable themes. However, some find the plot predictable and the pacing slow at times. Overall, it's favored for its heartwarming and inspirational message.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Ida B?

Readers who would enjoy Ida B by Katherine Hannigan are typically middle-grade students who appreciate heartwarming tales of resilience and personal growth. Fans of Sharon Creech’s Walk Two Moons or Katherine Paterson’s Bridge to Terabithia will find similar emotional depth and character-driven storytelling in this book.

4.2

24,015 ratings

67%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Wisconsin • Contemporary

Theme
Publication Year

2004

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

Lexile Level

970L

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