Miscalculations of Lightning Girl, The

When Lucy was struck by lightning at age eight it changed her life: she acquired savant syndrome and math superpowers. Homeschooled her entire life, she is shocked when at age twelve her grandma insists she attend school. Lucy struggles to fit in as her math skills and compulsive behaviours are very noticeable, but she befriends others who have trouble fitting in and together they work to save unwanted animals in a local shelter. Suitable for a class read-aloud or literature circle, this engaging novel explores accepting and embracing differences, strengths and abilities, being true to oneself, friendships, families, fitting in at a new school, and bullying.