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Description
For the first time in the history of Epiphany Middle School, there is a chance that a sixth-grade team will beat the seventh grade in the Academic Bowl, putting them on the path to the state finals.
Quick Summary
A group of unlikely sixth-grade genius underdogs bands together to crack a mysterious theft and compete against older students in a high-stakes academic competition, proving that brains and friendship can be the ultimate superpower. Readers get to solve alongside the clever Crime Busters club while laughing at classroom drama, quirky teacher Mrs. Olive R. M. Grinstead, and the surprising way each character discovers their own hidden talents. If your kid loves the mystery and school spirit of "Wonder" or the clever puzzles in "The Westing Game," they'll devour this Newbery Medal winner. This page-turner is perfect for kids in grades 4 through 7 who enjoy smart, heartwarming stories about underdogs rising to the occasion.