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Overview

As Ida May begins fourth grade, she is determined never to make another best friend—because her last best friend moved away. This is a doable plan at first. Thanks to bratty, bossy Jenna Drews, who hates Ida, no one in class has ever really noticed her before. 

    

It's when the sparkly Stacey Merriweather comes to her school that Ida's plan goes awry. Ida reaches out despite her fear but doesn't say hello—instead she writes Stacey anonymous notes. Soon their friendship develops without Ida ever having to reveal her real identity . . . until she has no choice. And that's when the true friendship begins.

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Starting fourth grade is a lonely business for Ida May since Elizabeth, her "last best friend," moved away. To make things worse, mean Jenna Drews, daughter of the PTA president, is making Ida's life miserable by taunting Ida every chance she gets. Ida wishes that she could find a new best friend in Stacey Merriweather, a girl with a "big-crayon" smile, who has just moved to town. But part of Ida fears that if she gets close to Stacey, the girl might disappear just as Elizabeth did ("Trust me, you don't want to get too close to big-crayon smiles. That's because people with big-crayon smiles don't stick around very long," Ida laments). In this heartfelt, slice-of-life story, first-time novelist Bowe explores both the uncertainties and rewards of friendship as she traces her wistful heroine's first few weeks of school. Ida's hurt at being bullied by Jenna is skillfully evoked, but what readers will feel most strongly is Ida's yearning to share simple pleasures like "Messy art projects. Corny jokes." and "Mild cheddar cheese" with someone special, who likes her just for who she is. Throughout the novel, Ida cautiously approaches Stacey, using anonymous notes as a vehicle to introduce herself to the newcomer. Stacey's replies to the secret messages reveal that she has told some "emergency" lies about her living situation and may have to leave town soon, just as Ida has feared. If the book's resolution is a little too tidy, Bowe's characters emerge fully formed. Ida embodies the universal longing to connect with a kindred spirit. Ages 7-10. (Apr.)

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Gr 3-4 - This debut novel features Ida May, who is convinced that fourth grade is not going to be fun because her best friend has moved away. Determined not to make a new one for fear of losing her, too, she still wants to get to know the new girl, Stacey, better. Ida, who likes to draw, leaves notes in a loose brick because she doesn't want Stacey to know who she is. Stacey, who likes to write, replies back. Meanwhile, nasty Jenna taunts Ida and does everything she can to prevent the friendship. Jenna is a villain whom readers may recognize from mean girls in their own classes. By the end of the novel, though, even she grows. Delightful details enhance this friendship story that develops realistically. The engaging cover and quirky font used for the secret notes will appeal to more sophisticated readers who no longer need illustrations. This story is for readers who have graduated from Sara Pennypacker's "Clementine" stories (Hyperion), Barbara Park's "Junie B. Jones" series (Random), and Megan McDonald's "Judy Moody" books (Candlewick).-Debbie Stewart Hoskins, Grand Rapids Public Library, MI

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Fourth grade is about to start, and Ida May has a lot to deal with. She will have to write in cursive, learn to multiply and divide, stop playing with dolls-and get used to the absence of her best friend Elizabeth, who has moved away. To top it off, her parents are insisting that she play with Jenna Drews, resident popular girl and bully. Then Ida meets Stacy, a new girl with whom she seems to have a lot in common. Unfortunately, Jenna absorbs Stacy into the popular group. Is there some way Ida can learn to succeed in fourth grade, make new friends and thwart Jenna's catty comments? Ida's humorous outlook is engaging, and the situation is realistic. With one exception-the circumstances surrounding Ida's previous best friend are not thoroughly addressed-this is an entertaining story that young girls will particularly enjoy, and Ida's cleverness and wit in coping with day-to-day problems will certainly appeal. A good selection for reluctant readers as well as those adjusting to the pressures of growing up. (Fiction. 7-10)

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780152061975
  • Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
  • Publication date: 5/1/2008
  • Edition description: Reprint
  • Pages: 160
  • Sales rank: 140,215
  • Age range: 7 - 10 Years
  • Lexile: 0660L (what's this?)
  • Series: Friends for Keeps Series , #1
  • Product dimensions: 5.00 (w) x 7.44 (h) x 0.45 (d)

Meet the Author

Julie Bowe grew up in Luck, Wisconsin. Actually, she grew up "out of Luck"-about a mile and a half. As a fourth grader, she basically hated math and sports, but she loved to read and draw, and hoped to be an artist some day. Today she still feels a distinct aversion to numbers and athletic equipment. But she still loves to read and likes to think that she makes pictures with her writing. She also still lives in Wisconsin.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 7, 2011

    My Best Book

    This book is a book that I would definetly recomend. This book is full of suspence and happiness. This is definetly one of the best books I ever read. GO BUY THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 26, 2012

    LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!

    Ok i am soo in love! I got up to 15 chapters in 2days! You must go and buy it. I wonder what Ida, a.k.a Cordilia has in store for Jenna. Read it to find out!!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 9, 2012

    The besr book ever

    This is the best book I have ever read I recommened it.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted June 17, 2011

    Awesome

    This book is great but it seems like its a little young. For example ida may the main character is supposed ro be in fourth grade but it seems like a mixture of second and third. Anyway its a great book and i love it

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 6, 2011

    this is a great book

    i luv this book i m a fourth grader and i reccomend it

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted February 16, 2009

    MY daughter loved it

    My daughter is 9 years old, and said this was the best book she's read all year.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 16, 2012

    Great read

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    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 15, 2012

    Amazing

    I love dis book.
    It is so good.

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted May 7, 2011

    I love this!!!!!

    I'm 12 right now, but when i read this book 4 years ago, it became my favorite book, and it still is, except its my fave little kid book. I recommend this to anyone in search for a good friend book. :)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 28, 2011

    cool

    very touching aand relating with everybody, loved it

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  • Posted April 2, 2011

    Amazing!

    I read this book two years ago and i still love it. i would recommend this book to anyone i was in thirdngradentwo yrs ago btw

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 24, 2011

    this is a good book

    this book is one of the best books i ever read. I just moved to VA so i lost my best friend. I teaches you that you can make new best friends.I read the second book too it was really good too. It is a great series.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 12, 2011

    I highly Recommend this book it is Perfect for 4-5 Graders Very Good

    I am a Fifth Grader and I just finished reading this book yesterday ( I Started on wednesday) I could not put it down this is Very well written and I think if there is anybody who has had to deal with having a friend move away I think you should read this.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 30, 2011

    great book!!!!!!!!

    helps if you lost a best friend,lets you know you are not the only one this has happened to. soooooo totally an awesome book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • Posted January 3, 2011

    i love this book!

    awesosme book, more for younger ages

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  • Posted December 19, 2010

    great

    this is more of a kids book for 2nd to 5th grade level .when i was reading i couldnt put it down

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 19, 2010

    This book is awesome

    The book is about a girl who really likes to hang out with her best friend Elizabeth.But, Elizabeth is moving away so Ida says that she will never make another best friend but, she soon makes one named Stacey. with that info i think you can know what this book is about.

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  • Posted November 5, 2008

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    Reviewed by Julie M. Prince for TeensReadToo.com

    Bowe knows the fourth grade.

    Julie Bowe's MY LAST BEST FRIEND rings true for anyone who's survived heartbreaking separation.

    After Ida's best friend moves away, she's sure she'll never have another friend like Elizabeth. Until the day the new girl, Stacey Merriweather, smiles at her.

    The thing I love most about this book is the way Ida thinks:

    "She's smiling at you with the kind of smile you don't see on a real person very often. The kind you see a little kid draw with a big fat crayon on a piece of white paper. The kind you have to force yourself not to smile back at.

    Trust me, you don't want to get too close to big-crayon smiles. That's because people with big-crayon smiles don't stick around very long. They move away just when you've gotten used to the way their hand feels sticky when you hold it, or the way they hiccup when they talk fast, or the way they whistle by sucking in instead of blowing out, or the way they can touch their nose with the tip of their tongue."

    For Ida, entering the fourth grade without Elizabeth is like diving into the deep end of the pool before she's sure she can swim well enough to get back to the edge. She's got no safety devices and feels like no one is rooting for her as she splashes around and tries not to go under.

    I don't know about everyone else, but that's exactly how elementary school felt to me sometimes. This is one of those books that comforts its readers with the knowledge that someone gets it. Someone like Julie Bowe.

    I can't wait to read the sequel, MY NEW BEST FRIEND!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 6, 2008

    A reviewer

    It made feel sad that Elizabeth had to move but I really thought Jenna will never be nice. I was sad that Stacey would have to move. Overall the book was awesome they should make a 2nd one.

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    Posted May 28, 2011

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