Description
The Newbery Honor-winning book from the author of Summer of My German Soldier
Philip Hall is the cutest, smartest boy in the sixth grade, and Beth Lambert loves him. The fact that he beats her in classwork, sports, and almost everything else doesn’t bother Beth at first. Then she realizes that Philip might be best because she’s letting him beat her. Beth knows that she deserves to be Number One–and she’s going to prove it! This funny, universal story of a girl learning that she matters in the world has delighted readers for over twenty years. A New York Times Outstanding BookAn ALA Notable Book
Kirkus Choice Award
In this Newbery Honor winner, sixth grader Beth Lambert realizes that the reason Philip Hall beats her in classwork and sports might be because she’s “letting” him beat her.
Puffin Books
Juvenile Fiction
Humorous Stories, Juvenile Fiction
Edition: Social Themes
Keywords: Humorous Stories, Juvenile Fiction
