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Finding Perfect

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About the Book

When Molly's mom leaves their family to take a job in another country, 12-year-old Molly is certain she'll be back in one year, as promised. Her older sister isn't so sure. To make matters worse, Molly's relationship with her best friend is starting to feel strained just as she's nervously preparing for an upcoming poetry slam. Suddenly, Molly's world feels like it's spinning out of control. Counting, measuring, and organizing help Molly feel more in control. But in time, her coping mechanism becomes its own problem. But with some help from her siblings and friends, Molly is able to face her OCD and be strong enough to get help for it.

About the Author :
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. ellyswartz.com

Review :
*A 2019-2020 Iowa Children's Choice Book!* *A Kentucky Blue Grass Master List Pick!* *A Child Mind's Institute Best Children's Book About Mental Health!* "While there are several good books about OCD for teen readers, few are available for middle graders, and this is a welcome addition to the fold."--Kirkus "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...Swartz adds to the growing list of fiction titles that raise awareness of differences and promote acceptance; a strong purchase for most middle grade and middle school collections."--School Library Journal "With intense and insightful depictions of Molly's thoughts and subsequent actions, Swartz renders Molly's decline into full-blown OCD visceral and sympathetic; readers with similar tendencies will relate while others, like her friends, will recognize the pain of seeing someone in need but not being able to help. This is a powerful but not overpowering novel, informing audiences about OCD with tact and acceptance through an accessible and relateable cast of characters, from Molly's distracted but well-meaning father to her angry older sister to her supportive but helpless-feeling friends. It's a difficult but manageable journey for readers to take, and many may find themselves using Swartz's list of consulted resources for further information."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "This lightly and sensitively written debut is a candid portrayal of what it might be like for a child living with obsessive-compulsive disorder...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


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780374303129
  • Publisher: Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
  • Height: 215 mm
  • No of Pages: 304
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 25 mm
  • Width: 149 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0374303126
  • Publisher Date: 18 Oct 2016
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 390 gr


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