Millicent Min, Girl Genius

Millicent Min, Girl Genius, introduces readers to Millicent, an 11-year-old who has skipped five grades and is academically brilliant but socially isolated. Desperate for a friend, she meets Emily and decides to hide her genius, fabricating an elaborate story about being homeschooled and struggling in school. This leads to a series of humorous and poignant situations, including tutoring her 'arch-enemy' Stanford Wong, who also gets caught up in her deception. The book explores themes of friendship, honesty, self-acceptance, and family dynamics, as Millicent navigates her lies and deals with family challenges, including her grandmother moving away and a scare about her mother's health. It's a heartwarming story about finding your true self and the value of genuine connection.