Before you go...
Check Out
The Bestselling Books of All Time
See the List

Absolutely Almost

By Lisa Graff

By Lisa Graff

By Lisa Graff

By Lisa Graff

Best Seller
Paperback $8.99

May 05, 2015 | ISBN 9780147508577 | Middle Grade (8-12) *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

Ebook $8.99

Jun 12, 2014 | ISBN 9780698158535 | Middle Grade (8-12)

All Formats
+
    Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff
    Paperback $8.99
    May 05, 2015 | ISBN 9780147508577
    *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

    Also available from:

    See All Formats (1) +

    Paperback
    –

    • Paperback $8.99

      May 05, 2015 | ISBN 9780147508577 | Middle Grade (8-12)

      Also available from:

      *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

    Ebook
    +

    • Ebook

      Jun 12, 2014 | ISBN 9780698158535 | Middle Grade (8-12)

      Available from:

    Buy the Ebook:

    About Absolutely Almost

    From the author of the National Book Award nominee A TANGLE OF KNOTS comes an inspiring novel about figuring out who you are and doing what you love.

    Albie has never been the smartest kid in his class. He has never been the tallest. Or the best at gym. Or the greatest artist. Or the most musical. In fact, Albie has a long list of the things he’s not very good at. But then Albie gets a new babysitter, Calista, who helps him figure out all of the things he is good at and how he can take pride in himself.

    A perfect companion to Lisa Graff’s National Book Award-nominated A Tangle of Knots, this novel explores a similar theme in a realistic contemporary world where kids will easily be able to relate their own struggles to Albie’s. Great for fans of Rebecca Stead’s Liar and Spy, RJ Palacio’s Wonder and Cynthia Lord’s Rules.

    Praise for Lisa Graff’s novels

    Tangle of Knots (nominated for a National Book Award)
    * “Combining the literary sensibility of E. B. White with the insouciance of Louis Sachar, Graff has written a tangle that should satisfy readers for years to come.”–Booklist, starred review

    Double Dog Dare
    “Graff’s…story is lighthearted and humorous, but honestly addresses the emotions associated with divorce. Her characters’ voices, interactions, and hangups are relatable, as they battle each other and adjust to their families’ reconfigurations.”–Publishers Weekly

    About Absolutely Almost

    From the author of the National Book Award nominee A TANGLE OF KNOTS comes an inspiring novel about figuring out who you are and doing what you love.

    Albie has never been the smartest kid in his class. He has never been the tallest. Or the best at gym. Or the greatest artist. Or the most musical. In fact, Albie has a long list of the things he’s not very good at. But then Albie gets a new babysitter, Calista, who helps him figure out all of the things he is good at and how he can take pride in himself.

    A perfect companion to Lisa Graff’s National Book Award-nominated A Tangle of Knots, this novel explores a similar theme in a realistic contemporary world where kids will easily be able to relate their own struggles to Albie’s. Great for fans of Rebecca Stead’s Liar and Spy, RJ Palacio’s Wonder and Cynthia Lord’s Rules.

    Praise for Lisa Graff’s novels

    Tangle of Knots (nominated for a National Book Award)
    * “Combining the literary sensibility of E. B. White with the insouciance of Louis Sachar, Graff has written a tangle that should satisfy readers for years to come.”–Booklist, starred review

    Double Dog Dare
    “Graff’s…story is lighthearted and humorous, but honestly addresses the emotions associated with divorce. Her characters’ voices, interactions, and hangups are relatable, as they battle each other and adjust to their families’ reconfigurations.”–Publishers Weekly

    Read An Excerpt

    Read An Excerpt

    Also by Lisa Graff

    Wonderful You
    Far Away
    The Great Treehouse War
    A Clatter of Jars
    Lost in the Sun
    See all books by Lisa Graff

    Also by Lisa Graff

    Wonderful You
    Far Away
    The Great Treehouse War
    A Clatter of Jars
    Lost in the Sun
    See all books by Lisa Graff

    About Lisa Graff

    Lisa Graff (lisagraff.com) is the critically acclaimed and award-winning author of Far Away, The Great Treehouse War, A Clatter of Jars, Lost in the Sun, Absolutely Almost, A Tangle of Knots, Double Dog Dare, Sophie Simon Solves Them All, Umbrella Summer, The Life and Crimes of Bernetta Wallflower, and The… More about Lisa Graff

    About Lisa Graff

    Lisa Graff (lisagraff.com) is the critically acclaimed and award-winning author of Far Away, The Great Treehouse War, A Clatter of Jars, Lost in the Sun, Absolutely Almost, A Tangle of Knots, Double Dog Dare, Sophie Simon Solves Them All, Umbrella Summer, The Life and Crimes of Bernetta Wallflower, and The… More about Lisa Graff

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $8.99
    Published by Puffin Books
    May 05, 2015 | 320 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-3/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780147508577

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Philomel Books
    Jun 12, 2014 | 304 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780698158535

    Inspired by Your Browsing History

    Also in Children’s Middle Grade Books

    ‹ ›
    Kiki's Delivery Service
    Kiki’s Delivery Service
    Eiko Kadono
    My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich
    My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich
    Ibi Zoboi
    Minecraft Dungeons: The Rise of the Arch-Illager
    Minecraft Dungeons: The Rise of the Arch-Illager
    Matt Forbeck
    Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat #1
    Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat #1
    Emily Chenoweth and Johnny Marciano
    Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat: Enemies #2
    Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat: Enemies #2
    Emily Chenoweth and Johnny Marciano
    I Am Hermes!
    I Am Hermes!
    Mordicai Gerstein
    Kerry and the Knight of the Forest
    Kerry and the Knight of the Forest
    Andi Watson
    Llamas and the Andes
    Llamas and the Andes
    Natalie Pope Boyce and Mary Pope Osborne
    History Smashers: The Mayflower
    History Smashers: The Mayflower
    Kate Messner
    History Smashers: Women's Right to Vote
    History Smashers: Women’s Right to Vote
    Kate Messner
    Kingdom Caper #1
    Kingdom Caper #1
    Brett Bean
    The Magic Eraser #1
    The Magic Eraser #1
    Aaron Starmer
    Dress Coded
    Dress Coded
    Carrie Firestone
    Hilda's Sparrow Scout Badge Guide
    Hilda’s Sparrow Scout Badge Guide
    Emily Hibbs
    After the Worst Thing Happens
    After the Worst Thing Happens
    Audrey Vernick
    Marvel Vault of Heroes: Captain America
    Marvel Vault of Heroes: Captain America
    Scott Gray and Paul Tobin
    On Your Mark, Get Set, Gold!
    On Your Mark, Get Set, Gold!
    Scott Allen
    Stephen McCranie's Space Boy Volume 7
    Stephen McCranie’s Space Boy Volume 7
    Stephen McCranie
    Election Connection: The Official Nickelodeon Guide to Electing the President (Nickelodeon)
    Election Connection: The Official Nickelodeon Guide to Electing the President (Nickelodeon)
    Susan Ring
    The Rewindable Clock #2
    The Rewindable Clock #2
    Aaron Starmer
    The Times Machine!
    The Times Machine!
    Danica McKellar
    Dead Voices
    Dead Voices
    Katherine Arden
    Each Tiny Spark
    Each Tiny Spark
    Pablo Cartaya
    Magic on the Map #4: Escape From Camp California
    Magic on the Map #4: Escape From Camp California
    Bianca Turetsky and Courtney Sheinmel
    Rory Branagan: Detective: The Dog Squad #2
    Rory Branagan: Detective: The Dog Squad #2
    Andrew Clover
    Star Wars Use the Force!
    Star Wars Use the Force!
    Christian Blauvelt
    What Is a Presidential Election?
    What Is a Presidential Election?
    Douglas Yacka and Who HQ
    Cutetitos: The Ultimate Character Guide-ito
    Cutetitos: The Ultimate Character Guide-ito
    Marilyn Easton
    Fast & Furious: Spy Racers: From Gears to Gadgets: A Companion Guide
    Fast & Furious: Spy Racers: From Gears to Gadgets: A Companion Guide
    Jordan Gershowitz
    Behind the Scenes at the Museum
    Behind the Scenes at the Museum
    DK
    Knights Club: The Alliance of Dragons
    Knights Club: The Alliance of Dragons
    Shuky
    Who Is Greta Thunberg?
    Who Is Greta Thunberg?
    Jill Leonard and Who HQ
    Who Was Kobe Bryant?
    Who Was Kobe Bryant?
    Ellen Labrecque and Who HQ
    Eyewitness Workbooks Ancient Egypt
    Eyewitness Workbooks Ancient Egypt
    DK
    Eyewitness Workbooks Ancient Greece
    Eyewitness Workbooks Ancient Greece
    DK
    Eyewitness Workbooks Ancient Rome
    Eyewitness Workbooks Ancient Rome
    DK
    Eyewitness Workbooks Earth
    Eyewitness Workbooks Earth
    DK
    Eyewitness Workbooks Medieval Life
    Eyewitness Workbooks Medieval Life
    DK
    Eyewitness Workbooks Rocks & Minerals
    Eyewitness Workbooks Rocks & Minerals
    DK
    Eyewitness Workbooks Stars & Planets
    Eyewitness Workbooks Stars & Planets
    DK
    Eyewitness Workbooks Weather
    Eyewitness Workbooks Weather
    DK
    Eyewitness Workbooks Human Body
    Eyewitness Workbooks Human Body
    DK
    Eyewitness Workbooks Insect
    Eyewitness Workbooks Insect
    DK
    Newbery Medal Winners Three-Book Collection
    Newbery Medal Winners Three-Book Collection
    Clare Vanderpool, Rebecca Stead and Christopher Paul Curtis
    Summer Reading Classics Three-Book Collection
    Summer Reading Classics Three-Book Collection
    Louise Fitzhugh, Wilson Rawls and Norton Juster

    Praise

    Rave reviews for Absolutely Almost!

    “     Graff’s gentle story invokes evergreen themes of coming to appreciate one’s strengths (and weaknesses), and stands out for its thoughtful, moving portrait of a boy who learns to keep moving forward, taking on the world at his own speed.” – Publishers Weekly, starred review

    “Achingly superb, Albie’s story shines.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review
     
    “…Albie comes through significant emotional hardship to a genuine sense of self-worth.” – SLJ, starred review

    “Beautifully written, Albie’s story is accessible and dignified, with a gentle message that will touch any reader’s heart. Middle-grade readers will love the references to Dav Pilkey’s inexhaustibly popular Captain Underpants series, which has introduced so many children to the fun side of reading. A perfect book to share with struggling readers.” – Booklist, starred review

     

    Back to Top

    Visit other sites in the Penguin Random House Network

    Brightly

    Raise kids who love to read
    TASTE img

    TASTE

    An online magazine for today’s home cook

    LitFlash

    The eBooks you want at the lowest prices

    Read it Forward

    Read it first. Pass it on!