Ivan's life hasn't been easy. First his teacher nicknamed him "Ivie" the day he was absent, and suddenly all of his friends call him "Ivie the the idea guy." Ivan knows not all of his ideas are brilliant. In fact, they have a habit of backfiring! But when Ivie learns that both the police AND the FBI are interested in his mom, he has his most brilliant idea ever--a plan that will save his mom from going to jail! Join Ivie and his friends in this fun chapter book for boys that will have you snickering at Ivan's misadventures and laughing at the hilarious illustrations.