Young adult literature award will make you marvel at the beauty of human connection and the irrepressible nature of love. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2009, and was written by brian katcher. Brian katcher, quote from almost perfect all that greedy or selfabsorbed. Some guys are born handsome, but seventeenyearold leon sanders has a mug that looks like it should be hanging in a post office with the. Logans wrong decisions lead both of them to a disastrous ending where sage is about give up all for what she has been fighting all her life its not clear whether she did and logan gets no learning and thus doesnt grow as a person. Almost perfect was listed by the american library association as one of the best books for young adults in 2010. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 368 pages and is available in hardcover format.
The book has been awarded with stonewall book award for childrens and. But things start to look up when a new student breezes through the halls. But things start to look up when a new student breezes through the halls of his smalltown high school. Listen free to almost perfect by brian katcher with a free trial. Almost perfect by brian katcher 5 members last activity jan 19, 2015 05. He lives in central missouri with his wife, sandra, and his daughter, sophie. Would you ever listen to anything by brian katcher again. I think it could be a good thing for logan to be the one. The author added some comments at the end which was really great to read.
The lower part of a girls face, lips parted, her lipstick smeared. But when logan from south carolina specifically asked for stonewall book award winner brian katcher s almost perfect, we were able to send him a personalized copy. A school librarian, he lives in missouri with his wife and daughter. Its been a long time since logan has swooned over a girl. Almost perfect made the american library associations 2010 list of best books for young adults. Ya, contemporary, romance, realistic fiction, lgbt no. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read almost perfect. The improbable theory of ana and zak by brian katcher. This book delves deep into identity and what gender means. When hes not writing, hes working as a school librarian and a member of the forever young adult blogging group. Sage hendricks befriends logan at a time when he no longer trusts or believes in people.
One day, logan acts on his growing feelings for sage. Almost perfect by brian katcher book cover, description, publication history. Brian katcher has done an incredible job of approaching a touchy subject with absolute sincerity. Clare vanderpools moon over manifest won this years newbery award, and while reading about it, i found another prizewinning book for teens. His depression fires his obsession until a new girl shows up in biology class and turns his world upside down. Published in january 1st 2009 the book become immediate popular and critical acclaim in young adult, lgbt books. If his other novels are like this one, where a very good plot is ruined by a crappy ending, i m not. Logan witherspoon recently discovered that his girlfriend of three years cheated on him. Almost perfect this book was excellently written and really helps the reader understand some of the issues that. We will discuss the characters and everything about the book. Winner of the 2011 stonewall childrens and young adult literature award. Almost perfect by brian katcher reading guidebook club.
The main characters of almost perfect novel are john, emma. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This book is truly wonderful and an eyeopener in many respects. Brian katcher is the author of several books including playing with matches and the improbable theory of ana and zak. The last part of the book is really heartbreaking and i really loved where the story went. Young adult literature will make you marvel at the beauty of human connection and the irrepressible nature of love. Free download or read online almost perfect pdf epub book. Mar 28, 2011 march 28, 2011 brian katchers second novel almost perfect is the winner of the 2011 stonewall childrens and young adult literature award, presented by the american library association. Childrens book icon margaret wise brown author of the cherished classic. I enjoyed the book and i was rooting for sage and logan, pity it didnt work out. Almost perfect 9780385906203 by katcher, brian and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Its about a young man who falls head over heels for the. The book is beautifully written and the message is raw and powerful.
Its sexualized, which isnt all bad because the story does explore aspects of. Created by books on tape listening library listen to the recording 04. Quotes from almost perfect brian katcher 368 pages rating. Oct, 2009 brian katcher is the author of playing with matches, and a school librarian. Its not every day we get a request for an author dc books to prisons is friends with. Buy almost perfect by brian katcher online at alibris. October th 2009 by delacorte books for young readers genres. The alas press release rightly calls this book exceptional. Buy a cheap copy of almost perfect book by brian katcher. The book has been awarded with stonewall book award. Brian katcher author visit amazons brian katcher page.
Almost perfect brian katcher logans girlfriend of 3 years has cheated on him. After a threeyear relationship unceremoniously ends, the 18. Brian katcher is the author of playing with matches, and a school librarian. Almost perfect pdf book by brian katcher read online or free download in epub, pdf or mobi ebooks. The novel was completely honest and dealt with the subject tastefully, all while showing true emotions. The cover has the whole floating head thing going on. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet and ios and android devices. Logan witherspoon discovers that his girlfriend of three years has cheated on him. Sage has been homeschooled for a number of years and her parents have forbidden. Almost perfect, delecorte press for young readers october, 2009 isbn. Feb 15, 2011 almost perfect by brian katcher, 9780385736657, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This is a very well done young adult book that brings out the realities of a transgender students life and problems and the effect they can have on those who know.
Sage has been homeschooled for a number of years and her parents. Almost perfect by brian katcher the dubious seeker. Does loving someone who is a girl on the inside and a boy on the outside change. Expositionlogan was dating this girl, brenda, for 3 years.
Everything begins to change for logan when there is a new girl in their small town, and even smaller school. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Almost perfect by brian katcher penguin random house audio. The book, almost perfect by brian katcher was about a senior in high school boy, luke, who was just cheated on by his girlfriend and was having a hard time getting over her, then a girl came along, sage, that he really started to have an interest in until he found a secret about her. The book received the alas 2011 stonewall childrens and young adult literature award, given to english language books of exceptional merit relating to the. Books are seen by some as a throwback to a previous world. Brian katchers second novel almost perfect is the winner of the 2011 stonewall childrens and young adult literature award, presented by the. Author brian katcher had never been known to be involved with lgbt novels. The main characters of this young adult, lgbt story are.
Almost perfect by brian katcher penguin books australia. A capitol choice noteworthy book for 2010 washington, d. Sages father, cruel as he was, only wanted his son back. Luckily brian has an obvious talent for writing about these emotional issues. Katcher flawlessly channels the worried and confused voice of a straight teenage boy in this honest and uncompromising take on transgender love. Almost perfect 9780385736657 by katcher, brian and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
Logan realistically cycles through denial, anger and anxiety, finally reaching acceptance but constantly wondering. Pdf almost perfect book by brian katcher 2009 read. Home books purchase books events about brian photos contact brian. Brian katcher is the author of playing with matches. The improbable theory of ana and zak is stonewall book awardwinning author brian katchers hilarious he saidshe said romance about two teens recovering from heartbreak and discovering themselves on an outofthisworld accidental first date. In almost perfect, the 2 main characters loss everything without any of them gaining experience. Seuss to dora the explorer, random house has books featuring your favorite characters.
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