Book 2 of 3+
GRADES 4-6 • CHRISTIAN Middle-Grade Fiction
Ted, the 5th grade genius and his rival Veronica constantly prank each other. When the pranks spill over and cause a grade-wide conflict between the boys and girls, the teachers organize a competition between the two sides.
Hoping to teach the kids to respect each other, they set up contests in academics, hobbies, and sports. But competitions aren’t always fair, and when two girls suddenly become friendly with Ted’s teammates, he immediately suspects the girls are trying to cheat.
Determined to stop Veronica from succeeding and possibly hurting his friends, Ted will go to extremes, even at the cost of losing.
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This story explores what happens when truth is hard to see. Ted senses wrongdoing long before it can be proven, placing strains on his friendships. Acting too quickly risks damaging relationships. Staying silent risks allowing harm. Navigating that tension forces Ted to confront how truth, wisdom, and love are meant to work together.
As conflict widens, the book examines how easily suspicion can kneecap friendship, and how extreme loyalty to one can crowd out kindness to another. Ted’s desire to protect others is genuine, but it tests his ability to treat opponents with dignity.
Through fierce competition and tested loyalties, themes of respect and forgiveness come to the forefront. This book challenges readers to consider what it means to treat others as the Image of God, even in the midst of conflict.
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Perception vs Reality
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Wise Decision-Making
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Respect for Others
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Forgiveness and Reconciliation
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Competition and Fairness
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Seeing Others with Inherent Value
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Suspicion in Friendship
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Integrity and Moral Courage
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