Finding Perfect
$35.81
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
15 October 2019
Summary
To twelve-year-old Molly Nathans, perfect is:
- The number four
- The tip of a newly sharpened No. 2 pencil
- A crisp white pad of paper
- Her neatly aligned glass animal figurines
What’s not perfect is Molly’s mother leaving the family to take a faraway job with the promise to return in one year. Molly knows that promises are sometimes broken, so she hatches a plan to bring her mother home: Win the Lakeville Middle School Poetry Slam Contest. T…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781250294135 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1250294134 |
| Author: | Elly Swartz |
| Publisher: | St Martin's Press |
| Imprint: | St Martin's Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 15 October 2019 |
| Weight: | 262g |
| Dimensions: | 26mm x 133mm x 197mm |
| Audience Age: | 8 |
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Critics Review
“This first-person narrative of an increasingly common behavioral-health issue will undoubtedly be a useful tool for both classroom and group discussion.” –Kirkus Reviews
“First-time author Swartz creates a clear, moving portrayal of obsessive-compulsive disorder through the authentic voice of middle schooler Molly Nathans.” –Publishers Weekly
“With middle school friendships and family relationships at its heart, this novel offers an empathetic guide to coping with a mental health issue.” –School Library Journal
“A powerful but not overpowering novel, informing audiences about OCD with tact and acceptance through an accessible and relatable cast of characters…” –The Bulletin
“The exploration of OCD is thorough and compelling, and the book is as well researched (including a list of consulted resources) as it is gently written.” –Booklist
“Elly Swartz’s extensive research into Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is evidenced by the authenticity of Molly’s voice and perspective. Readers will share in Molly’s journey from pain to healing in this excellent debut novel.” –School Library Connection
Elly Swartz
Elly Swartz grew up in Yardley, Pennsylvania, where she lived a happy childhood filled with laughs, family dinners, and crooked birthday cakes. She studied psychology at Boston University and received a law degree from Georgetown University School of Law. Elly now lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two sons. Finding Perfect is her debut novel.
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