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Perfect

Natasha Friend
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Perfect

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2004

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Natasha Friend

Perfect

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

172

Format

Novel • Fiction

Publication Year

2004

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

590L

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Super Short Summary

Perfect by Natasha Friend follows an adolescent girl's journey toward acceptance and healing after suffering from an eating disorder. Set within the context of family and therapy, the narrative captures her struggles, progress, and the relationships that influence her path to recovery.

Reviews & Readership

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Perfect by Natasha Friend delivers a heartfelt narrative addressing themes of grief, self-image, and familial turmoil. Reviewers highlight Friend's adept character development and relatable dialogue, yet some find the story predictable. Overall, it’s praised for its emotional depth and resonance with young readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Perfect?

Readers who enjoy Perfect by Natasha Friend typically appreciate contemporary young adult novels that address complex issues such as body image, family dynamics, and mental health. Fans of Laurie Halse Anderson's Wintergirls or Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why will find this poignant and relatable story engaging and thought-provoking.

Book Details
Pages

172

Format

Novel • Fiction

Publication Year

2004

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

590L

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