Books like "B" is for bad at getting into Harvard by Nancy N. Rue


Norie is one of the two editors‑in‑chief of King High’s newspaper and belongs to the “high‑achiever” group that participates in competitions and is entangled with a cheating ring. Recently she devoted her life to God and refuses to join the group. Her father wants her to study harder to get into Harvard, but the grade curve has changed. Norie is under pressure from friends to help, and she's forced to decide whether to cheat to get the grades needed for Harvard. If she resists, she may end up framed by those she tried to stop. In this story, Norie must rely on her faith, prayer, and Christian friends to navigate the conflict between honesty and the desire for academic success.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Christian Fiction/Contemporary Christian Fiction
Authors: Nancy N. Rue
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