Korman, Gordon. Superteacher Project, The. Balzer+Bray. 01/2023. 297pp. Fiction. GRADES 4 – 7. OUTSTANDING. Trade $17.99. 978-0-06-303279-8.
Korman’s novel features a new twist on the problems kids experience in middle school. This time there is something different about the new homeroom (and math) teacher, Mr. Aidact, which shocks the town when the secret emerges. In the meantime, Korman’s use of different first-person characters in each chapter shows how many different students got to know, like, and value Mr. Aidact. Who should the reader root for? What should Mr. Aidact’s ending be? And who is right? These questions and more will keep readers glued to the story, all the way from the puzzling introduction to the conclusion pitting students against government. A fast-paced, fun read for many types of readers to enjoy.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library