The Word Eater, by Mary Amato
On the playground, Lerner Chanse listens with dread as Reba Silo, queen of MPOOE (Most Powerful One On Earth) gives Lerner the dare that will raise her from SLUG (Sorry Loser Under Ground) status to MPOOE. Lerner has to steal Mr. Droan’s grade book and change Bobby Nitz’s grade from a “D” to an “A.” …