The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl

Why does Lucy hide her math genius from the people at school? How does her obsessive-compulsive disorder influence her decision to keep that secret?

How is Windy a good choice as a friend for Lucy? How does Windy’s friendship help Lucy cope with middle school?

Explain how Levi’s photography shatters Lucy’s assumptions about him and about people in general.

Ms. Fleming tries to force Lucy to read aloud in class. Why does Lucy refuse, and how do Windy and Levi help her through that crisis?

Mr. Stoker gives Lucy an advanced problem on a math test that the other students don’t have to solve. Why does he do this, and why does he say that doing so is fair but not equal?

Why does Maddie want to sideline Lucy at the birthday party? Provide two reasons, and support your answer with evidence from the text. Consider whether Maddie simply doesn’t like Lucy or whether she is intimidated by her.

Why does Windy break her promise to Lucy? Using evidence from the text, explain how Windy means well in sharing the news of Lucy’s abilities with others.

What does Cutie Pi teach Lucy about love and friendship? How do her efforts to save the dog bring her closer to her friends?