Ida Dean
Ida Dean is a classmate and friend of Samantha Parkington.
Personality
Ida Dean is a great artist. She seems very kind to Samantha, and even Nellie despite their class difference.
Ida has massive stage fright and the thought of being on stage performing makes her want to faint.
In The Books
Samantha Learns a Lesson: A School Story
Samantha's Surprise: A Christmas Story
Happy Birthday, Samantha!: A Springtime Story
Ida is very briefly mentioned as Samantha's childhood friend.