Eat, Read, and Be Mommy

Day 2 of student dismissal is in the books, folks. Tomorrow online education is scheduled to start.

Wish us luck.

In the meantime, I put off buying my corned beef too long and braving Costco just wasn’t worth it; something else to lay at Corona virus’s door. At least I can review a book today? That’s something, right? I actually read (listened to) The Perfect Score because a)my oldest had read it but not the sequels and wanted to reread it before she moved on to them, and b)I liked the one Rob Buyea book that I’ve read enough that I wasn’t going to pass up another one of his when it was actually in my house. Having read it, it’s obvious why it’s suggested for fans of Gordon Korman (as well as Andrew Clements, I should think); it’s a school story about a small group of kids who are thrown together in the midst of a full-blown standardized test craze at their school. Their home lives differ widely but intersect in curious ways, and their growing friendship affects their decisions surprisingly. Which is kind of a boring description, right? Alternatively, it’s a school story about a small bunch of kids under pressure and what they do about it. Most of the adults are good people with flaws, which is nice to see, and the message, while certainly not subtle, feels authentic. (And the ending’s satisfying. Because that’s most of what matters. right?) Buyea’s The Perfect Score is a totally worthwhile read, in my opinion, and one that kids are likely to enjoy as well. I’d say check it out at your local library, but…yeah. If yours is open, go for it. If not, give B&N a try!