Chapter 1 of the book “To Kill a Mockingbird” introduces us to the main characters and sets the stage for the story. The story is narrated by Scout, a young girl who lives in a small town called Maycomb in Alabama during the 1930s.

Scout tells us about her family, including her older brother Jem and their father Atticus, who is a lawyer. They live in a quiet neighborhood where everyone knows each other. Scout also introduces us to their friend Dill, who visits Maycomb during the summer.

One day, Scout and Jem find some mysterious gifts in a tree near their house. They discover that someone has been leaving them there, and they become curious to find out who it is. They start to imagine all sorts of exciting stories about the person leaving the gifts.

Scout also tells us about a man named Boo Radley, who lives in a house nearby. Boo is rumored to be a scary and mysterious person who never leaves his house. The children are fascinated by Boo and make up stories about him.

As the chapter comes to an end, Scout tells us about her first day of school. She is excited to start but quickly realizes that her teacher, Miss Caroline, doesn’t understand the ways of Maycomb. Scout gets in trouble for already knowing how to read and write, which upsets her.

Overall, Chapter 1 introduces us to the main characters, their relationships, and the small town they live in. It also sets the stage for the adventures and lessons that Scout and Jem will experience throughout the book.