But this does not really affect the overall book. A fifth-grade genius turns the spotlight on grades-good and bad-in this novel from Andrew Clements, the author of Frindle. My only criticism is the unrealistic character of Nora, a genius who has hidden it all her life.

The secret is that she is very, very smart. The book sucks you in and keeps you engaged, all I require from a book. Item :NTS562936 ISBN13:9780545629362 Format:Paperback Book Collection Grades:3 - 5 Lexile Measure:640L - 830L Guided Reading Level:GR Level R - T DRA. The Report Card By Andrew Clements About the Book Fifth-grader Nora Rose Rowley has been keeping an unusual secret for most of her life. There is something for everybody in The Report Card. Nora is secretly a genius but does not tell anyone for fear that she will be thought of as 'different'. But when Nora gets one hundred percent fed up over testing and the fuss everyone makes about grades, she brings home a terrible report card just to prove a. The story is narrated by a 5th-grade girl, Nora Rose Rowley. This book can be interpreted on many different levels: some may just see it as a story while others may see it as Clements' negative view of the education system. The Report Card is a children's novel by Andrew Clements, first published in 2004. Can Nora keep her secret a secret? Will she be able to bring about the change she wants? Her plan backfires when she is suddenly brought into the spotlight and examined like a specimen. She decides that people treat grades and report cards with too much importance and in retaliation, she purposely brings home a terrible report card. Nora Rose Rowley is a genius who has hidden her gift for 5 years.

The Report Card by Andrew Clements