Andrew Clements has used his time-honoured formula for writing books again with The Report Card.
It features an intelligent main character with an amazing gift. The main character makes adults think, making a huge impact on the world.
Nora Rose Rowley is a genius who has hidden her gift for 5 years. She decides that people treat grades and report cards with too much importance and in retaliation, she purposely brings home a terrible report card.
Her plan backfires when she is suddenly brought into the spotlight and examined like a specimen. Can Nora keep her secret a secret? Will she be able to bring about the change she wants?
This book can be interpreted on many different levels: some may just see it as a story while others may see it as Clements' negative view of the education system. There is something for everybody in The Report Card.
The book sucks you in and keeps you engaged, all I require from a book. My only criticism is the unrealistic character of Nora, a genius who has hidden it all her life. But this does not really affect the overall book.
I rate this book a full 5 stars for the interesting plot and the intelligent concept behind it!
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