The View From Saturday by E.L. Konigsburg

Mrs. Olinski chooses four of her sixth graders for the Academic Bowl team. But she can't quite explain why she chose who she did. She also can't explain why they work together so well.

This is another book that falls under Gentle Reading. It is a sweet and surprisingly deep and thoughtful book about life and the journey we're on. And how important it is to be kind.