Books like Sophie Simon solves them all by Lisa Graff
Sophie Simon is a brilliant third‑grade student whose passion for math drives her to dream of a graphing calculator—so she can study calculus even during her bus ride to school. Yet her parents are uneasy that Sophie, who is so focused on her studies, has few or no friends. The story follows Sophie’s efforts to balance her intellectual ambitions with the desire for companionship, set against a relatable school‑life backdrop. Themes of friendship, academic talent, and family concerns are explored with a light, humorous tone.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Lisa Graff
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