One-Third Nerd by Gennifer Choldenko, Églantine Ceulemans
Published by Wendy Lamb Books on January 29th 2019
ISBN: 1524718882
Pages: 224
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Fifth grader Liam , a self proclaimed nerd knows 5th grade could be rough and wants to impress the new kid, Moses, in the worst way. Liam’s character has much to offer in this story. The thoughtfulness he has towards his sisters, Dakota a budding scientist and Izzy a second grader with Down’s syndrome, and his newly divorced parents makes this a most compelling story.  Faced with the possible  rehoming of their dog Cupcake because of a bladder problem Liam and the girls join forces to raise enough money to take her to the vet.

A great book for middle schoolers.

Reviewed by Melissa Madigan- retired Youth Services Librarian