Age Group: 6 - 9 Years, 9 - 12 Years

Description:

Simi used to be the star of her old school — a three-time academic award winner with a shelf full of trophies. But when her family relocates to a new city, she suddenly feels invisible at Newton International School, where the social rules are completely different. She's stunned to discover that Parth, a boy in worn-out clothes and torn shoes, is sharper than any competitor she's faced before, while popular girl Alisa turns out to have a mean streak. As her family quietly copes with her mother's cancer treatment, Simi throws herself into a big quiz competition, leaning on her pet goldfish Goldie and her noisy siblings for comfort along the way. Simi Stands Tall is a warm, honest story about starting over, looking past first impressions, and learning that true worth isn't measured by grades or trophies.