A lightning strike gave her a super power.but even a super genius cant 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 Callahans life was changed forever when she was struck by lightning. She doesnt remember it, but the zap gave her genius-level math skills, and shes been homeschooled ever since. Now, at 12 years old, shes technically ready for college. She just has to pass 1 more test-middle school!Lucys grandma insists: Go to middle school for 1 year. Make 1 friend. Join 1 activity. And read 1 book (thats not a math textbook!). Lucys 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 Lucys life has already been solved. Unless theres been a miscalculation?A celebration of friendship, Stacy Mc. Anultys smart and thoughtful middle-grade debut reminds us all to get out of our comfort zones and embrace what makes us different
