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

When the sparkly Stacey Merriweather comes to school, Ida's plan goes awry. Not quite brave enough to say hello, Ida writes Stacey anonymous notes. 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.