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Counting to Perfect

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By Suzanne LaFleur

By Suzanne LaFleur

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Oct 23, 2018 | 208 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Counting to Perfect

    From the author of Eight Keys comes a loving story of sisters who are trying to find their way back to each other.

    Cassie, competitive swimmer and rising seventh grader, plans to spend her summer at the pool with her friends. That way she won’t be stuck at home with her sister and her sister’s baby.

    Julia used to be the perfect big sister: she played great games and took good care of Cassie. Now life at home revolves around Julia and her daughter, Addie. No one pays much attention to Cassie–not to her swimming, and not to what’s gone wrong with her friends.

    When Julia confides in Cassie that she’ll be leaving with Addie–without telling their parents–Cassie jumps in the car, too. As the days of lumberjack breakfasts and hotel pools start to add up, Cassie has to wonder: Could the sister who seems to be the source of all her problems also be the friend she’s missed the most?

    About Counting to Perfect

    From the author of Eight Keys comes a loving story of sisters who are trying to find their way back to each other.

    Cassie, competitive swimmer and rising seventh grader, plans to spend her summer at the pool with her friends. That way she won’t be stuck at home with her sister and her sister’s baby.

    Julia used to be the perfect big sister: she played great games and took good care of Cassie. Now life at home revolves around Julia and her daughter, Addie. No one pays much attention to Cassie–not to her swimming, and not to what’s gone wrong with her friends.

    When Julia confides in Cassie that she’ll be leaving with Addie–without telling their parents–Cassie jumps in the car, too. As the days of lumberjack breakfasts and hotel pools start to add up, Cassie has to wonder: Could the sister who seems to be the source of all her problems also be the friend she’s missed the most?

    About Counting to Perfect

    From the author of Eight Keys comes a loving story of sisters who are trying to find their way back to each other.

    Cassie, competitive swimmer and rising seventh grader, plans to spend her summer at the pool with her friends. That way she won’t be stuck at home with her sister and her sister’s baby.

    Julia used to be the perfect big sister: she played great games and took good care of Cassie. Now life at home revolves around Julia and her daughter, Addie. No one pays much attention to Cassie–not to her swimming, and not to what’s gone wrong with her friends.

    When Julia confides in Cassie that she’ll be leaving with Addie–without telling their parents–Cassie jumps in the car, too. As the days of lumberjack breakfasts and hotel pools start to add up, Cassie has to wonder: Could the sister who seems to be the source of all her problems also be the friend she’s missed the most?

    About Counting to Perfect

    From the author of Eight Keys comes a loving story of sisters who are trying to find their way back to each other.

    Cassie, competitive swimmer and rising seventh grader, plans to spend her summer at the pool with her friends. That way she won’t be stuck at home with her sister and her sister’s baby.

    Julia used to be the perfect big sister: she played great games and took good care of Cassie. Now life at home revolves around Julia and her daughter, Addie. No one pays much attention to Cassie–not to her swimming, and not to what’s gone wrong with her friends.

    When Julia confides in Cassie that she’ll be leaving with Addie–without telling their parents–Cassie jumps in the car, too. As the days of lumberjack breakfasts and hotel pools start to add up, Cassie has to wonder: Could the sister who seems to be the source of all her problems also be the friend she’s missed the most?

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    About Suzanne LaFleur

    Suzanne LaFleur is the author of Listening for Lucca, Beautiful Blue World, and Love, Aubrey. She received her MFA in writing for children from the New School. LaFleur lives in Natick, Massachusetts, and New York City, where she decorates her walls with… More about Suzanne LaFleur

    About Suzanne LaFleur

    Suzanne LaFleur is the author of Listening for Lucca, Beautiful Blue World, and Love, Aubrey. She received her MFA in writing for children from the New School. LaFleur lives in Natick, Massachusetts, and New York City, where she decorates her walls with… More about Suzanne LaFleur

    About Suzanne LaFleur

    Suzanne LaFleur is the author of Listening for Lucca, Beautiful Blue World, and Love, Aubrey. She received her MFA in writing for children from the New School. LaFleur lives in Natick, Massachusetts, and New York City, where she decorates her walls with… More about Suzanne LaFleur

    About Suzanne LaFleur

    Suzanne LaFleur is the author of Listening for Lucca, Beautiful Blue World, and Love, Aubrey. She received her MFA in writing for children from the New School. LaFleur lives in Natick, Massachusetts, and New York City, where she decorates her walls with… More about Suzanne LaFleur

    Product Details

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

    Hardcover | $16.99
    Published by Wendy Lamb Books
    Oct 23, 2018 | 208 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781524771799

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

    Hardcover | $19.99
    Published by Wendy Lamb Books
    Oct 23, 2018 | 208 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781524771805

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

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Wendy Lamb Books
    Oct 23, 2018 | 208 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781524771812

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

    Audiobook Download | $15.00
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    Oct 23, 2018 | 264 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781984827753

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    Praise

    “LaFleur’s latest is a quietly profound exploration of how a massive change in a family feels for the person most removed from it.” —Booklist, starred review

    “A nice reflection on the messiness of even strong relationships.” —Kirkus Reviews

    “The characters’ emotions are believable and beautifully described, and the relationship between the sisters is touching. . . . warm and expressive.” —SLJ

    “A gorgeous novel that illustrates the enduring bond of sisterhood.” —BookPage

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