"Last to Finish: A Story about the Smartest Boy in Math Class" by Barbara Esham tells the story of a boy named Kevin who excels in math but struggles with the pressures of competition and the fear of being last. When faced with a math race at school, Kevin feels the weight of his peers' expectations. Despite his intelligence, he learns important lessons about perseverance, self-acceptance, and the value of trying his best. Through his journey, he discovers that success isn't just about being first; it's about enjoying the process and learning from experiences, both in and out of the classroom. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called The Adventures Of Everyday Geniuses .

This book has been graded for interest at 6-8 years.

There are 29 pages in this book. This book was published in 2008 by Mainstream Connections Publishing .

The artist, Mike Gordon, specialises in humorous illustrations and has won several awards for his work. He is based in Santa Barbara in California. Carmela LaVigna Coyle's first book, Do Princesses Wear Hiking Boots?, is enjoyed by little princesses everywhere and has been succeeded by four other princess books. She lives in Denver, Colorado. Mike Gordon's award-winning illustrations span fiction, non-fiction, entertainment, and educational books worldwide. He lives in Santa Barbara, California. Carl Gordon and his father have been a team since 1999. Mike Gordon creates the line art illustrations, and the color is computer generated by Carl. He lives in Hove, England.