Miles Lewis has been waiting his entire life for the ultimate science showdown. The city-wide science competition is finally here, and his biggest dream is actually coming true. He is thrilled to be placed on an all-star team with the smartest kids in school, including his brilliant friend Jada Jones. Miles loves science more than anything, so this should be the easiest project ever. But once the team starts working together, everything goes terribly wrong. While his teammates are coming up with amazing ideas and building incredible models, Miles keeps making frustrating mistakes. The group starts arguing, their project slows down, and Miles suddenly feels like he is ruining everything. Is he really the science expert he thought he was, or is he just a total failure? You will relate to every moment of self-doubt as Miles tries to find his confidence again. This fantastic chapter book explores the pressure of working in a group, the fear of not being smart enough, and the true meaning of teamwork.