The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl

Books | Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship

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Stacy McAnulty

A lightning strike gave her a super power...but even a super genius can't solve the problem of middle school. This smart and funny novel is perfect for fans of The Fourteenth Goldfish, Rain Reign, and Counting by Sevens.Lucy Callahan was struck by lightning. She doesn't remember it, but it changed her life forever. The zap gave her genius-level math skills, and ever since, Lucy has been homeschooled. Now, at 12 years old, she's technically ready for college. She just has to pass 1 more test--middle school!Lucy's grandma insists: Go to middle school for 1 year. Make 1 friend. Join 1 activity. And read 1 book (that's not a math textbook!). Lucy's not sure what a girl who does calculus homework for fun can possibly learn in 7th grade. She has everything she needs at home, where nobody can make fun of her rigid routines or her superpowered brain. The equation of Lucy's life has already been solved. Unless there's been a miscalculation?A celebration of friendship, Stacy McAnulty's smart and thoughtful middle-grade debut reminds us all to get out of our comfort zones and embrace what makes us different.AN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEARA KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR"An engaging story, full of heart and hope. Readers of all ages will root for Lucy, aka Lightning Girl. No miscalculations here!" --Kate Beasley, author of Gertie's Leap to Greatness

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Author

Stacy McAnulty

Pages

304

Publisher

Random House Children's Books

Published Date

2018-05-01

ISBN

152476759X 9781524767594

Ratings

Google: 5

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"I loved this book! For me, it was one of my favorite books and I found it hard to put down. "

Madi

"Ok, I was surprised. I wasn't expecting to like this book; it looked kinda cheesy, but I decided to not judge by it's cover, and ended up really enjoying it!"

Maia Wolinetz

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"Yep I’ve read this book like 10 times so and it’s not like one of the superhero novels it’s more of a math book"

Anika Perry

"I first read this book in middle school. Was one of the best books I have read and that’s coming from someone who didn’t like to read at that age. ONE HUNDRED PERCENT RECOMMEND! If you don’t like to read this will get you hooked and get you started on reading . It did me ! If you don’t like to read pick through different genres until you find one you like and then you will like reading 100% more ! GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR READING JOURNEY! "

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"One of my favorite books with a great ending!!"

Isabella Knudsen

"9/10! loved this book while the plot was pretty good, I loved learning about the fibbonacci spiral sequence and about pi! I would totally recommend this book for ages 9 to 13."