The Trouble With Perfect cover

The Trouble With Perfect

Author: Duggan, Helena

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.0
Points 10.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 68604
Points per Word 0.000146

Description

When things start being stolen and children go missing in the town of Perfect, it's Violet's best friend Boy who gets the blame. It's up to her to get to the bottom of the strange disappearances. Book #2, sequel to A Place Called Perfect

Quick Summary

In the mysterious town of Perfect, fifth-grader Violet investigates when children start disappearing and stolen items pile up around her, with her best friend Boy wrongly accused of the crimes. The book explores themes of loyalty under pressure, standing up for your friends when no one else will, and a young girl taking charge to solve a suspenseful mystery that keeps the whole town on edge. If your kid likes the small-town mystery and determined kid sleuth of "The Boxcar Children" or "Encyclopedia Brown," they will be hooked on this sequel to "A Place Called Perfect." With an AR Level 5.0 and 68,604 words, this book is ideal for fourth through sixth graders who enjoy mysteries with relatable friendships and smart kid protagonists.