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  • Published: 7 January 2020
  • ISBN: 9781524764623
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 384
  • RRP: $17.99

The Perfect Secret



From the beloved author of Because of Mr. Terupt comes the sequel to The Perfect Score, about a lovable group of students at Lake View Middle School and the rewards and challenges of seventh grade.

From the beloved author of Because of Mr. Terupt comes the sequel to The Perfect Score, about a lovable group of students at Lake View Middle School and the rewards and challenges of seventh grade.

These students are in for a year of secrets, discoveries, and kid power!

GAVIN finally joins the football team—a dream come true!—but Coach Holmes refuses to play him for reasons that also threaten to tear Gavin's family apart. When RANDI attends an elite gymnastics camp, she uncovers a startling family connection. SCOTT starts researching an article for the school newspaper and stumbles right into a hornet's nest of lies. With his loser older brother, Brian, out of the house, TREVOR's life is loads better—until he realizes that only he can save Brian from getting into deep trouble. NATALIE's top goals: (1) find out why Mrs. Woods and Mrs. Magenta no longer speak to each other—a mission shared by all the kids—and (2) teach a certain someone an important life skill without anyone knowing.

It's tough keeping secrets. And tougher still to deal with the fallout when secrets spill out.

  • Published: 7 January 2020
  • ISBN: 9781524764623
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 384
  • RRP: $17.99

About the author

Rob Buyea

Rob Buyea taught third and fourth graders for six years before moving to Massachusetts, where he now lives with his wife and three daughters. He teaches biology and coaches wrestling at Northfield Mount Hermon School. Because of Mr. Terupt is his first novel.

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Praise for The Perfect Secret

Praise for THE PERFECT SECRET: ". . . the characters shine, the plots are engaging, and the issues are addressed in interesting ways that will provide readers with many perspectives and much to consider." --Kirkus Reviews "Buyea has carved out a niche with sensitive and heartfelt stories. . . .tackling topics like racism, immigration, bullying, and family secrets, with a deft hand. Highly recommended for all middle-grade readers." --Booklist Online Praise for THE PERFECT SCORE: "Readers will. . . enjoy watching the Recruits fight back against scholastic tyranny." --The Bulletin "Kids will gobble it up because it is pure literary joy." --HuffPost