THE SMARTEST KID IN THE UNIVERSEBy Chris GrabensteinBack when I was in middle school, I was a big daydreamer, and most of those daydreams were of the “What if” variety. So I had a feeling Chris Grabenstein’s latest book, “The Smartest Kid in the Universe,” was going to be right up my inner 12-year-old’s alley. Complete with cutting-edge candy, a scheming principal, buried pirate treasure and the chance to ride along with the smartest middle schooler ever, this book is fast-paced and fun from beginning to end. Jake McQuade starts out as the coolest kid at Riverview Middle School. Also along for the journey is Grace Garcia, the smartest student in school and Jake’s secret love interest.

Source: New York Times January 03, 2021 15:25 UTC