Books Like The Perfect Score
Families who loved The Perfect Score by David Levithan often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved The Perfect Score by David Levithan often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your teenager is feeling crushed by the pressure of high-stakes testing or believes a single exam score defines their entire future. The story follows six high school seniors from vastly different backgrounds who hatch a plan to steal the answers to the SAT. Beyond the heist-like plot, the book explores the deep-seated anxiety, parental expectations, and systemic unfairness that drive students to desperation. While it centers on a moral lapse, it serves as a powerful starting point for discussing integrity, the true meaning of intelligence, and the immense stress of the college admissions process. It is a realistic, secular look at the weight of modern expectations for ages 13 and up.
