The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl

Name: The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Author: Stacy McAnulty
ISBN: 9780525596240

Author: Stacy McAnulty

Narrator: Ana Isabel

Unabridged: 6 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Listening Library

Published: 05/01/2018

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Social Themes, Animal Stories

Synopsis

A lightning strike gave her a super power...but even a super genius can't solve the problem of middle school. This smart and funny novel is perfect for fans of The Fourteenth Goldfish, Rain Reign, and Counting by Sevens.

Lucy Callahan was struck by lightning. She doesn't remember it, but it changed her life forever. The zap gave her genius-level math skills, and ever since, Lucy has been homeschooled. Now, at 12 years old, she's technically ready for college. She just has to pass 1 more test--middle school!

Lucy's grandma insists: Go to middle school for 1 year. Make 1 friend. Join 1 activity. And read 1 book (that's not a math textbook!). Lucy's not sure what a girl who does calculus homework for fun can possibly learn in 7th grade. She has everything she needs at home, where nobody can make fun of her rigid routines or her superpowered brain. The equation of Lucy's life has already been solved. Unless there's been a miscalculation?

A celebration of friendship, Stacy McAnulty's smart and thoughtful middle-grade debut reminds us all to get out of our comfort zones and embrace what makes us different.

AN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

"An engaging story, full of heart and hope. Readers of all ages will root for Lucy, aka Lightning Girl. No miscalculations here!" --Kate Beasley, author of Gertie's Leap to Greatness

About The Author

Stacy McAnulty is the author of many books for young readers, including chapter book series The Dino Files and GoldieBlox and picture books including Excellent Ed, 101 Reasons Why I'm NOT Taking a Bath, and Beautiful. The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl is her middle-grade debut. A former mechanical engineer, Stacy writes about math and science with authority. Visit her online at stacymcanulty.com or follow her on social media at:Twitter: @stacymcanultyInstagram: StacyMcAnultyFacebook: StacyMcAnultyAuthor

Reviews

Goodreads review by ☘Misericordia☘ on May 10, 2019

Acquired number synesthesia made easy. A fun reading for kids. Q: I’m a reclusive genius. ... As it turns out, I’m more than just numbers. (c) Q: Life is like an equation, and mine is perfectly balanced. Nana + Uncle Paul + Math = Happiness. Other people might need to add in friends or sports or money or......more

Goodreads review by Cyn on May 07, 2018

Pros ⚡ easy reading, short chapters ⚡ plenty of character interactions ⚡ ARITHMETIC! Math was my favorite subject in grade school. Math homework was my favorite homework to work on. I'd even do extra math problems in my free time, for fun :) ⚡ "This is actually a hard answer to calculate. What makes......more

Goodreads review by Jolene on April 06, 2018

Lucy is brilliant. Not just because she became a math genius after she was struck by lightning, but because of the intricate way in which Stacy McAnulty has crafted Lucy. She is a 3-dimensional, believable character with many strengths, but also quite a few weaknesses, so the reader is instantly pul......more

Goodreads review by Lisa on December 15, 2018

This is the kind of children’s middle grade novel I can immediately sink into. I did not want to put it down. It helped me realize how I was often reading a book a day in elementary school (middle grade reader) and jr. high (middle school) because I think I was as fast a reader at ages 9-13 as I am......more

Goodreads review by Betsy on May 08, 2018

The world would have us believe that the left brained and right brained amongst us can never see eye-to-eye. Think about it. How many times have you heard a perfectly intelligent person say with a shrug, “I’m bad at math”? This is considered acceptable behavior amongst the literary. In fact, the sen......more

Quotes

"Unique and utterly satisfying."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Prepare to fall in love."—School Library Journal, starred review

"Lucy’s journey is beautifully authentic in this debut brimming with warmth, wisdom, and math."—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Well-rounded and believable characters and a convincing and appealing story…. Adds a useful STEM component as well.” —Booklist

“McAnulty’s well-drawn cast of characters grapple with the difficulties of middle school, friendships, and life. An engaging story, full of heart and hope. Readers of all ages will root for Lucy, aka Lightning Girl. No miscalculations here!” —Kate Beasley, author of Gertie’s Leap to Greatness

"Fresh story, great characters, a winner!" —Barbara O'Connor, author of Wish

"The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl is calculated to steal your heart!" - Alan Gratz author of Ban This Book and Refugee

Awards

Florida Sunshine State Young Reader's Award