Sam Lewis is factually a genius. However, Mr. Griegs and his mustache can beg to differ. But Sam has better things to worry about, like the fact that his ex-best friend Morgan and enemy since the start, Chris, are planning to kick his butt at recess in exactly thirty-three minutes. Whether or not Sam is really the smartest kid in school does not mean he has what it takes to face football star Morgan in the long-awaited fight.
I liked how the author would pause the story at times and include a picture from the view point of the main character. I also liked the characters he included in the book. Sam is quiet and keeps to himself, while on the inside he dearly misses his old best friend. Morgan, Sam’s old best friend, has tenacity and is determined to defeat Sam in the fight. Lastly, Chris will do anything it takes to make sure that Morgan cannot trust Sam.
The one memorable thing in the book was the force Chris put on Morgan and Sam’s relationship. He stole Morgan right under Sam’s nose and treated Sam so terribly. Sam missed his friend so bad, put did not feel brave enough to step up and do something about it.
Review by Ashton, Grade 6, Gayton Branch Library
