The Perfect Star

Written by Rob Buyea

Book #3 in the The Perfect Score Series series

Middle schoolers face family upheavals, friendship rifts, and hidden talents in a year of unforgettable challenges.

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384 pages· 73,946 words· Est. 8 hour read· 730L

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Bookroo's summary

Eighth grade at Lake View Middle School is anything but ordinary. Gavin's football dreams are threatened by family turmoil. Natalie tackles big issues on the school news. Trevor's attempts to mend a friendship only deepen the rift. Randi's gymnastics injury and her mom's new boyfriend stir up trouble. Meanwhile, Scott uncovers surprising talents that make him a secret weapon. As they navigate tears, laughter, and surprises, these friends must play hard and smart to make their final year memorable. Will they overcome their challenges and stick together?

From the publisher

Return to Lake View Middle School in the third book of the PERFECT SCORE series from the beloved author of Because of Mr. Terupt. Eighth grade promises to be an unforgettable year of tears, laughter, surprises, and star power. GAVIN’s days of football glory have arrived, but an accident on the home front upends his family. Ever enterprising, NATALIE anchors a morning news broadcast at school–where she’s unafraid to tackle big issues. Being on the outs with his best friend sucks, but the more TREVOR tries to patch things up, the worse things get. Sidelined with a gymnastics injury, RANDI develops a bad attitude and worries that her mom’s new boyfriend means changes she won’t like. SCOTT discovers hidden talents . . . and becomes a secret weapon on and off the football field. It’s the final year of middle school–a time to play hard, smart, and together!

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