The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl

Received the book in a bubble mailer and was not damaged. It came in perfect condition. Reading the book and so far I have enjoyed it. It's a story of a twelve-year old math prodigy as she is forced to go to middle school. It also shows the struggles she faces due to OCD.

Compré el libro porque leí las primeras páginas y me hizo gracia. Luego lo vio mi hija de 12 años que es muy lectora, lo empezó, le enganchó y lo leyó entusiasmada. Dice que es un libro muy bueno. Yo creo que sí es un libro adecuado para esa edad.

Lucy was struck by lightning when she was eight and, due to the damage to her brain, became a mathematical genius. She has been homeschooled, but her grandmother insists that Lucy go to public school so she can try something new and make a friend. Lucy, who'd rather take college classes and be friends with the others in her virtual math clubs, is less than excited about starting middle school. Although Lucy tries to hide her math talents in an effort to appear as normal as possible, her OCD tendencies cause many of her peers to view her as peculiar. Middle grade readers will be able to relate to challenges that Lucy faces, such as feeling like she doesn't fit in and dealing with classmates who are unkind. Through her middle school journey, Lucy learns the value of friendship and realizes that her math abilities don't define her. Lucy is a unique and endearing character whose story will show readers that it's possible to find your way even when you feel out of place. This story is both sweet and hopeful. There's a charming dog, as well, who readers will be rooting for along with Lucy. This is one of those books I want to put in the hands of middle grade readers because it has the potential to help readers grow their understanding that we are all different and, also, see possibilities when they feel different.

A smart and thoughtful novel that reminds us all to get out of our comfort zones and embrace what makes us different. Good one.Must read!

I haven't read the book myself, but my 11 year old daughter got it for Christmas and was engrossed from day 1, reading it almost daily (finishing it on new years eve).Although an enthusiastic reader, she can be very selective when it comes to her books, either leaving them to gather dust after a couple of chapters or getting enthused. 'The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl' was definitely the latter and she has already requested the other books by the author.