The Perfect Star (The Perfect Score Series, Bk. 3)

When the eighth graders of Lake View Middle School go on a weeklong nature trip, one of the best nights for the kids is when they are gazing up at the twinkling stars - they get the sense that anything they wish for is possible, especially when their favorite teacher tells them, "It's up to you to connect the stars and draw the picture any way you want."

As the year unfolds, even the brightest of stars dim when the kids face personal challenges, including a catastrophe that spurs an unexpected trip to New York City. Charting their own way is easier said than done. Will the bonds of friendship help them through the tough times?