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Almost Perfect

By Brian Katcher

By Brian Katcher

By Brian Katcher

By Brian Katcher

By Brian Katcher
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By Brian Katcher
Read by Kirby Heyborne

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Nov 09, 2010 | ISBN 9780385736657 | Young Adult

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Oct 13, 2009 | ISBN 9780375893797 | Young Adult

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Sep 13, 2011 | 641 Minutes | Young Adult

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    About Almost Perfect

    This winner of the first Stonewall Award for Children’s & Young Adult Literature will make you marvel at the beauty of human connection and the irrepressible nature of love.
     
    Everyone has that one line they swear they’ll never cross, the one thing they say they’ll never do. We draw the line. Maybe we even believe it.
     
    Sage Hendricks was my line.
     
    Logan Witherspoon befriends Sage Hendricks at a time when he no longer trusts or believes in people. He’s drawn to Sage, with her constant smile and sexy voice, and his feelings for her grow so strong that he can’t resist kissing her. 

    Sage finally discloses a big secret: she was born a boy. Enraged, frightened, and feeling betrayed, Logan lashes out at her–a reaction he soon desperately wishes he could take back. Once his anger cools, Logan is filled with incredible regret, and all he wants is to repair his friendship with Sage.

    But it’s hard to replace something that’s been broken—and it’s even harder to find your way back to friendship when you began with love.
     
    ***
     
    “Tackles issues of homophobia, hate crimes and stereotyping with humor and grace in an accessible tone that will resonate with teens.” –Kirkus Reviews
     
    “It is Sage’s story that is truly important.” –SLJ
     
    “Teens—both those familiar with transgender issues and those who are not—will welcome the honest take on a rarely explored subject.” –Booklist
     
    “A sensitive examination of the seldom treated subject of transgender teens.” –VOYA

    About Almost Perfect

    This winner of the first Stonewall Award for Children’s & Young Adult Literature will make you marvel at the beauty of human connection and the irrepressible nature of love.
     
    Everyone has that one line they swear they’ll never cross, the one thing they say they’ll never do. We draw the line. Maybe we even believe it.
     
    Sage Hendricks was my line.
     
    Logan Witherspoon befriends Sage Hendricks at a time when he no longer trusts or believes in people. He’s drawn to Sage, with her constant smile and sexy voice, and his feelings for her grow so strong that he can’t resist kissing her. 

    Sage finally discloses a big secret: she was born a boy. Enraged, frightened, and feeling betrayed, Logan lashes out at her–a reaction he soon desperately wishes he could take back. Once his anger cools, Logan is filled with incredible regret, and all he wants is to repair his friendship with Sage.

    But it’s hard to replace something that’s been broken—and it’s even harder to find your way back to friendship when you began with love.
     
    ***
     
    “Tackles issues of homophobia, hate crimes and stereotyping with humor and grace in an accessible tone that will resonate with teens.” –Kirkus Reviews
     
    “It is Sage’s story that is truly important.” –SLJ
     
    “Teens—both those familiar with transgender issues and those who are not—will welcome the honest take on a rarely explored subject.” –Booklist
     
    “A sensitive examination of the seldom treated subject of transgender teens.” –VOYA

    About Almost Perfect

    This winner of the first Stonewall Award for Children’s & Young Adult Literature will make you marvel at the beauty of human connection and the irrepressible nature of love.
     
    Everyone has that one line they swear they’ll never cross, the one thing they say they’ll never do. We draw the line. Maybe we even believe it.
     
    Sage Hendricks was my line.
     
    Logan Witherspoon befriends Sage Hendricks at a time when he no longer trusts or believes in people. He’s drawn to Sage, with her constant smile and sexy voice, and his feelings for her grow so strong that he can’t resist kissing her. 

    Sage finally discloses a big secret: she was born a boy. Enraged, frightened, and feeling betrayed, Logan lashes out at her–a reaction he soon desperately wishes he could take back. Once his anger cools, Logan is filled with incredible regret, and all he wants is to repair his friendship with Sage.

    But it’s hard to replace something that’s been broken—and it’s even harder to find your way back to friendship when you began with love.
     
    ***
     
    “Tackles issues of homophobia, hate crimes and stereotyping with humor and grace in an accessible tone that will resonate with teens.” –Kirkus Reviews
     
    “It is Sage’s story that is truly important.” –SLJ
     
    “Teens—both those familiar with transgender issues and those who are not—will welcome the honest take on a rarely explored subject.” –Booklist
     
    “A sensitive examination of the seldom treated subject of transgender teens.” –VOYA

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    About Brian Katcher

    Brian Katcher is the author of several books including Playing with Matches and The Improbable Theory of Ana and Zak. A school librarian, he lives in Missouri with his wife and daughter.

    About Brian Katcher

    Brian Katcher is the author of several books including Playing with Matches and The Improbable Theory of Ana and Zak. A school librarian, he lives in Missouri with his wife and daughter.

    About Brian Katcher

    Brian Katcher is the author of several books including Playing with Matches and The Improbable Theory of Ana and Zak. A school librarian, he lives in Missouri with his wife and daughter.

    Product Details

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Romance | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Paperback | $10.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    Nov 09, 2010 | 368 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8 | Young Adult | ISBN 9780385736657

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Romance | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues

    Ebook | $8.99
    Published by Delacorte Press
    Oct 13, 2009 | 352 Pages | Young Adult | ISBN 9780375893797

    Category: Teen & Young Adult Fiction | Teen & Young Adult Romance | Teen & Young Adult Social Issues | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $22.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Sep 13, 2011 | 641 Minutes | Young Adult | ISBN 9780307942289

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    Praise

    “Tackles issues of homophobia, hate crimes and stereotyping with humor and grace in an accessible tone that will resonate with teens.” –Kirkus Reviews
     
    “It is Sage’s story that is truly important.” –SLJ
     
    “Teens—both those familiar with transgender issues and those who are not—will welcome the honest take on a rarely explored subject.” –Booklist
     
    “A sensitive examination of the seldom treated subject of transgender teens.” –VOYA

    Awards

    Stonewall Children’s and Young Adult Literature Award AWARD 2011

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