Chapters 1-6 Summary

"Ida B...And Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World" by Katherine Hannigan tells the story of a young girl from Canada who was very happy with her life until her mother became ill. It changed her world and she had to come to terms with relationship changes and life back in the schoolroom, away from nature.

Chapter 1 started out with a perfect day for Ida B. She was helping her parents do dishes after dinner, and she couldn't wait and play when she was finished. She tried to make the task go quickly, and her dad encouraged her to slow down. Ida B. tried to express to him the importance of hurrying up because, in her opinion, "There is never enough time for fun." They finished the job, and she and her dog Rufus went...