The Perfect Score

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2017

A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.

Download PDF

Access Full Guide

Before You Read

Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Parts 1-3

Parts 4-6

Parts 7-9

Parts 10-12

Part 13-Epilogue

Character Analysis

Themes

Symbols & Motifs

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

Tools

Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

What perspectives does the novel offer about parenthood?

What unique lesson does Buyea convey through each of the five point-of-view characters in the novel? How do the intertwining narratives help the delivery of these lessons?

Choose two point-of-view characters and analyze the style (word choice, syntax, and more) that Buyea uses for each. Compare and contrast the two characters you chose. How do these unique styles make the characters easy to follow and tell apart?