The Perfect Score by Rob Buyea is a heartfelt and relatable middle-grade novel about friendship, pressure, and doing the right thing.

When five students receive perfect scores on a major standardized test, everyone is shocked — including them. As suspicion grows and rumors spread, the group must confront difficult choices, school pressure, and the meaning of honesty.

This engaging story explores teamwork, integrity, and the challenges students face in today’s academic world. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school readers who enjoy realistic fiction with emotional depth.