Nora Rose Rowley has a massive secret: she is a certified genius. For five years, she has carefully hidden her brilliant brain from her family, friends, and teachers, perfectly blending in as an ordinary, average kid. But as the fifth grade begins, Nora realizes that everyone around her is becoming completely obsessed with test scores and grades. To prove that a letter on a piece of paper does not define who you are, Nora hatches a daring plan. She purposely brings home a terrible report card. Her shocking grades instantly backfire, drawing all the attention she has spent her entire life trying to avoid. Suddenly, her secret is out, her best friend is confused, and the school administration is in an uproar. Can Nora make the adults understand her point before her master plan ruins her academic life? This clever, thought-provoking chapter book tackles the pressure of school testing with humor and heart, asking the ultimate question: what does it really mean to be smart?