Young adult literature award will make you marvel at the beauty of human connection and the irrepressible nature of love. In almost perfect, the 2 main characters loss everything without any of them gaining experience. Brian katcher is the author of playing with matches. Buy almost perfect by brian katcher online at alibris. If his other novels are like this one, where a very good plot is ruined by a crappy ending, i m not. The book received the alas 2011 stonewall childrens and young adult literature award, given to english language books of exceptional merit relating to the. Pdf almost perfect book by brian katcher free download. Brian katcher is the author of several books including playing with matches and the improbable theory of ana and zak. After a threeyear relationship unceremoniously ends, the 18. Luckily brian has an obvious talent for writing about these emotional issues. Childrens book icon margaret wise brown author of the cherished classic. Buy a cheap copy of almost perfect book by brian katcher.
The lower part of a girls face, lips parted, her lipstick smeared. May 04, 2016 almost perfect by brian katcher logan is a high school senior and is completely torn up over the dramatic break up after a three year long relationship with his ex girlfriend. Its about a young man who falls head over heels for the. Published in january 1st 2009 the book become immediate popular and critical acclaim in young adult, lgbt books. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read almost perfect. The novel was completely honest and dealt with the subject tastefully, all while showing true emotions.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Pdf almost perfect book by brian katcher 2009 read online. 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. Books are seen by some as a throwback to a previous world. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2009, and was written by brian katcher. Almost perfect 9780385906203 by katcher, brian and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. He is recorded in an interview as being i adored reading this incredible novel, it is a fantastic book with a fascinating tale of highschool romance. The alas press release rightly calls this book exceptional. But things start to look up when a new student breezes through the halls of his smalltown high school. Almost perfect by brian katcher reading guidebook club. Brian katchers second novel almost perfect is the winner of the 2011 stonewall childrens and young adult literature award, presented by the. The author added some comments at the end which was really great to read.
The main characters of almost perfect novel are john, emma. The main characters of this young adult, lgbt story are. The book has been awarded with stonewall book award. He lives in central missouri with his wife, sandra, and his daughter, sophie. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet and ios and android devices. Clare vanderpools moon over manifest won this years newbery award, and while reading about it, i found another prizewinning book for teens. Listen free to almost perfect audiobook by brian katcher with a 30 day free trial. Its been a long time since logan has swooned over a girl. A school librarian, he lives in missouri with his wife and daughter. 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. October th 2009 by delacorte books for young readers genres. Seuss to dora the explorer, random house has books featuring your favorite characters.
Brian katcher has done an incredible job of approaching a touchy subject with absolute sincerity. Sage has been homeschooled for a number of years and her parents have forbidden. Expositionlogan was dating this girl, brenda, for 3 years. Almost perfect was listed by the american library association as one of the best books for young adults in 2010. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Winner of the 2011 stonewall childrens and young adult literature award. Jan 01, 2009 author brian katcher had never been known to be involved with lgbt novels. Listen free to almost perfect by brian katcher with a free trial. This book is truly wonderful and an eyeopener in many respects. I enjoyed the book and i was rooting for sage and logan, pity it didnt work out. Free download or read online almost perfect pdf epub book. Would you ever listen to anything by brian katcher again.
Everything begins to change for logan when there is a new girl in their small town, and even smaller school. Almost perfect this book was excellently written and really helps the reader understand some of the issues that. Katcher flawlessly channels the worried and confused voice of a straight teenage boy in this honest and uncompromising take on transgender love. Ya, contemporary, romance, realistic fiction, lgbt no. 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. 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 hendricks befriends logan at a time when he no longer trusts or believes in people. Sage has been homeschooled for a number of years and her parents. We will discuss the characters and everything about the book.
Quotes from almost perfect brian katcher 368 pages rating. This book delves deep into identity and what gender means. The book is beautifully written and the message is raw and powerful. Almost perfect 9780385736657 by katcher, brian and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
A capitol choice noteworthy book for 2010 washington, d. But things start to look up when a new student breezes through the halls. Almost perfect pdf book by brian katcher read online or free download in epub, pdf or mobi ebooks. Young adult literature will make you marvel at the beauty of human connection and the irrepressible nature of love. Its sexualized, which isnt all bad because the story does explore aspects of. 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. Listen free to almost perfect by brian katcher with a free. His depression fires his obsession until a new girl shows up in biology class and turns his world upside down. Pdf almost perfect book by brian katcher 2009 read. When hes not writing, hes working as a school librarian and a member of the forever young adult blogging group. Created by books on tape listening library listen to the recording 04. The book has been awarded with stonewall book award for childrens and. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 368 pages and is available in hardcover format. Feb 15, 2011 almost perfect by brian katcher, 9780385736657, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Almost perfect by brian katcher penguin books australia. Almost perfect by brian katcher book cover, description, publication history. Oct, 2009 brian katcher is the author of playing with matches, and a school librarian. The cover has the whole floating head thing going on. Does loving someone who is a girl on the inside and a boy on the outside change. Almost perfect made the american library associations 2010 list of best books for young adults. Whether youre trans, gay, lesbian, bi, queer, questioning, or straight, this winner of the. Almost perfect by brian katcher 5 members last activity jan 19, 2015 05. Sages father, cruel as he was, only wanted his son back. Brian katcher author visit amazons brian katcher page. Almost perfect by brian katcher the dubious seeker. Almost perfect brian katcher logans girlfriend of 3 years has cheated on him. 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. Its not every day we get a request for an author dc books to prisons is friends with.
Home books purchase books events about brian photos contact brian. Brian katcher is the author of playing with matches, and a school librarian. The last part of the book is really heartbreaking and i really loved where the story went. One day, logan acts on his growing feelings for sage. I adored reading this incredible novel, it is a fantastic book with a fascinating tale of highschool romance. The improbable theory of ana and zak by brian katcher. Author brian katcher had never been known to be involved with lgbt novels. I think it could be a good thing for logan to be the one. Highschool senior logan is stunned when outgoing new girl sage reveals she is biologically a boy after they kiss for the first time. Logan witherspoon recently discovered that his girlfriend of three years cheated on him. Almost perfect by brian katcher penguin random house audio.
Almost perfect by brian katcher literary meanderings. Logan realistically cycles through denial, anger and anxiety, finally reaching acceptance but constantly wondering. 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. Pdf almost perfect book by brian katcher free download 368. Almost perfect, delecorte press for young readers october, 2009 isbn.
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