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Today has to be perfect. Magic. I look at the clock. 10:14 AM. Ten fourteen. One plus one is two plus four is six plus ten is sixteen minus one is fifteen minus two is thirteen. OK. I turn from the clock and walk into the hallway. "Ready." Saturday will be the third state soccer champion-ship in a row for Jake Martin. Three. A good number. Prime. With Jake on the field, Carson City High can't lose because Jake has the magic: a self-created protection generated by his obsession with prime numbers. It's the magic that has every top soccer university recruiting Jake, the magic that keeps his family safe, and the magic that suppresses his anxiety attacks. But the magic is Jake's prison, because sustaining it means his compulsions take over nearly every aspect of his life. Jake's convinced the magic will be permanent after Saturday, the perfect day, when every prime has converged. Once the game is over, he won't have to rely on his sister to concoct excuses for his odd rituals. His dad will stop treating him like he is some freak. Maybe he'll even make a friend other than Luc. But what if the magic doesn't stay? What if the numbers never leave? Acclaimed author Heidi Ayarbe has created an honest and riveting portrait of a teen struggling with obsessive compulsive disorder in this breathtaking and courageous novel.

About the Author :
Heidi Ayarbe grew up in Nevada and has lived all over the world. She now makes her home in Colombia with her husband and daughter. She is also the author of Compulsion, Compromised, and Freeze Frame.

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COMPULSION is one of those books that immediately grabs the reader by the heart and won't let go, even after the final page is turned. Ayarbe's narrative is so absorbing--Jacob's story so emotionally captivating--it's as if you're there with him, in his mind, all of his nonsensical thoughts and actions somehow making sense and seeming perfectly rational. This is the hallmark of gripping, realistic writing--when a reader can come away from a character's emotional hell thinking, "Yes, I get it. I can relate." Compelling and real, Jacob's story of grappling with devastating and frightening OCD is a must-read for anyone who ever thought they "knew" what "normal" looked like. - Jennifer Brown, author of HATE LIST Ayarbe exercises both enormous skill and restraint getting to the root of just how debilitating OCD can become, juxtaposing descriptions of the ways the mind's compulsions can trip a trap of mental and physical anguish against a complex, credibly casted portrayal of teen social dynamics. A gripping, claustrophobic read. - Booklist (starred review) A compelling entrée into the claustrophobic world of an OCD teen. Taut, suspenseful and well-realized - Kirkus Reviews "Convincing and gut-wrenching. Jake's story is a powerful one. If you're up for a book that will drag your emotions in and hold them 'til the last page, Compulsion may be just what you're looking for." - melaniesmusings.net One of the most realistic works of fiction portraying OCD that I have yet to come across. I'd love to see Jake Martin's story discussed not just among YA readers but in psych classes and reading groups. - www.reclusivebibliophile.com This is [a book] I recommend to anyone. It will be eye-opening. - www.flippingpagesforallages.blogspot.com "Teen readers will be quickly caught up in the sheer momentum of Jake's tale as he unwittingly reveals the source of his terrors and compulsions. This achingly believable novel is highly recommended for libraries serving young adults." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) COMPULSION is a starkly honest, compelling read. It will grab you and plunge you into the unusual, yet strangely familiar mind of Jake Martin and you will come out different. - Francisco Stork, author of MARCELO IN THE REAL WORLD Ayarbe gives Jake a compelling and convincing narrative voice that is both poignant and earthy. Numerous shadowy flashbacks help build tension throughout the novel. Older teen readers will be quickly caught up in the sheer momentum of Jake's tale as he unwittingly reveals the source of his terrors and compulsions. This achingly believable novel is highly recommended for libraries serving young adults. - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) A compelling and convincing narrative voice. Both poignant and earthy. Numerous shadowy flashbacks help build tension throughout the novel. Older teen readers will be quickly caught up in the sheer momentum of Jake's tale as he unwittingly reveals the source of his terrors and compulsions. Achingly believable. Highly recommended. - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) When I finished, I closed the book and said, "Wow." When an author can convey the emotions and struggles of a character in such a powerful way, well, you know you have a winning tale. COMPULSION will not disappoint. Another big plus is this tale is through the eyes of a boy. The language, dialogue, and pacing is very realistic and stays true without falling back on cliches and stereotypes. A must read that I highly recommend! - YABooksCentral.com A must-read, especially for those who have an interest in psychology or who have some kind of experience with OCD. - ElliotReview.blogspot.com


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780062076991
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Collins
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 006207699X
  • Publisher Date: 03 May 2011
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • No of Pages: 320


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