A review by briarrose1021
Sophie Washington: Queen of the Bee by Tonya Duncan Ellis

4.0

Sophie's little brother has struck again when he tells their parents about a school spelling bee just to get on her nerves. Originally not planning to sign up, Sophie's parents tell her she has to, which annoys her until she finds out that her class rival, Nathan, is also signing up. Now she is determined to win, just so she can beat Nathan!

This book is a slice-of-life look at the weeks leading up to the School- and Regional-level spelling bees and includes not only scenes of Sophie studying, but also of her spending time with family and friends. It's a fun and quick read, and I especially like the decision Sophie makes at the end regarding Nathan.