Berticus

<p>Fifth-grader Berticus exists at the collision point of homework tests bullies first crushes and the pressure from The Perfect Student. Not a pretty sight-but a funny one.</p><p>Berticus goes from self-appointed lunchroom maître d' to his secret club an impromptu sing-a-long following a bathroom mishap surviving bullies becoming a martial arts superhero running for class president and joining the school band with the girl he's been crushing on ... and all bets are off.</p><p>Brian Silbert masterfully explores resilience friendship heart humor and the complexities of being a fifth-grader on his way to middle school.</p><p></p><p>A kid's rough school days make for a rollicking and often endearing story. - <em>Kirkus Reviews</em></p>