Brian katcher lives in missouri with his wife and daughter, where he works as a school librarian. His depression fires his obsession until a new girl shows up in biology class and turns his world. At the end of the book sage appears to be almost broken and while this is realistic, in the transgender community we need stories of hope, courage, strength and love to inspire us. The book was published in multiple languages including english language, consists of 544 pages and is available in paperback format.
Almost perfect wins 2011 stonewall childrens and young. Buy almost perfect libcd book online at best prices in india on. Discover book picks from the ceo of penguin random house us. Tackles issues of homophobia, hate crimes and stereotyping with humor and grace in an accessible tone that will resonate with teens. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter. Almost perfect by brian katcher, 9780385736657, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Almost perfect by brian katcher penguin random house audio.
Browse brian katcher s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Almost perfect by brian katcher goodreads share book. Mar 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. Brian katchers second novel almost perfect is the winner of the 2011 stonewall. San diego almost perfect by brian katcher, published by delacorte press, an imprint of random house childrens books, a division of random house, inc. In my mind, as a result of his experiences with sage, he could create or join a group looking to break down barriers between i hate this word normal people and the lgbt community in college thus making amends and hopefully regaining some of the sympathy from the readers he lost for his actions in almost perfect. Free download or read online almost perfect pdf epub book. Sep 17, 2015 almost perfect by brian katcher in chm, fb3, rtf download e book. The story quickly moves from logans attraction to sage, a cute, strange new girl at school, to his shock at the discovery that sage was born male and is in transition to become a female. He lives in central missouri with his wife, sandra, and his daughter, sophie. Brian katcher with his mother working long hours and in pain from a romantic breakup, eighteenyearold logan feels alone and unloved until a zany new student arrives at his smalltown missouri high school. Written by brian katcher, audiobook narrated by kirby heyborne.
Jan 11, 2012 a few weeks ago, i stumbled upon almost perfect by brian katcher. If his other novels are like this one, where a very good plot is ruined by a. The author added some comments at the end which was really great to read. The award was announced today by the american library associations ala, stonewall book awards committee of the gay, lesbian. I kept thinking about the book, wondering how these characters navigated their lives as adults. Less than a day later, i had finished, moved by the bittersweet story of sage and logan. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. So this is much more about logans struggle to understand and accept sage as she is than it is about sage herself. Buy the paperback book almost perfect by brian katcher at indigo.
The cover has the whole floating head thing going on. He made up for it slowly, bit by bit, to the best of his ability. Please welcome brian katcher, author of almost perfect. The last part of the book is really heartbreaking and i really loved where the story went. Created by holly schindler view on holly schindler share. You can visit him on the web at customers who viewed this item also viewed these digital items. At the end of the book sage appears to be almost broken and while this is. Brian katcher is the author of several books including playing with matches and the. Almost perfect by brian katcher delacorte books for young readers paperback, 9780385736657, 368pp. Brian katcher audio books, best sellers, author bio. Browse brian katchers bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. I know all there is to know about the crying game forever.
Brian katcher the improbable theory of ana and zak is stonewall book awardwinning author brian katcher s hilarious he saidshe said romance about two teens recovering from heartbreak and discovering themselves on an outofthisworld accidental first date. After thoroughly enjoying author brian katchers debut playing with matches thank you again for the heads up on that wonderful book, gr friend rebecca m. Would you ever listen to anything by brian katcher again. 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. But even with graduation looming, shy and unusually tall deacon doesnt think he can get up the nerve to ask anyone to the dance. Brian katcher author brian katcher is the author of playing with matches, and a school librarian. Logan witherspoon recently discovered that his girlfriend of three years cheated on him. Logan is falling madly for sage, and then he discovers that she was born a he.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of brian katcher books online. With his mother working long hours and in pain from a romantic breakup, eighteenyearold logan feels alone and unloved until a zany new student arrives at his smalltown missouri high school, keeping a big secret. A capitol choice noteworthy book for 2010 washington, d. This is something brian katcher has accomplished in spades.
You can visit him on the web at from the hardcover edition. I just felt the need to share this story with you guys and well im larry af so of course i had to make it larry. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2009, and was written by brian katcher. Numerous awards for her work include two booksellers best awards. A school librarian, he lives in missouri with his wife and daughter. Author brian katcher had never been known to be involved with lgbt novels. Nov 09, 2010 i highly recommend this book not just for the great story, and it is great, but as a wonderful place to begin understanding people who just happen to be transgendered. When hes not writing, hes working as a school librarian and a member of the forever young adult blogging group. A few weeks ago, i stumbled upon almost perfect by brian katcher. Its sexualized, which isnt all bad because the story does explore aspects of. Sep, 2011 listen to almost perfect audiobook by brian katcher.
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. All rights go to brian katcher on his wonderful book almost perfect. Highschool senior logan is stunned when outgoing new girl sage reveals she is biologically a boy after they kiss for the first time. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. More specifically, i need to talk about this book, and why i believe that both cis and trans readers should avoid it at all costs. The first edition of this novel was published in october 1st 1995, and was written by ann rule. Almost perfect, by alice adams, the author of seven other novels and four highly praised collections of short stories, deals with a most promising and timely subject, the effect that work and. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Buy almost perfect libcd book online at low prices in. Hi, i just wanted to repeat that this is not my story. Brian katcher books, author biography, and reading level. Winner of the 2011 stonewall childrens and young adult literature award. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that the.
Everyone has that one line they swear theyll never cross, the one thing they say theyll never do. Apr 30, 20 cover image complete bibliographic information katcher, b. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Logan realistically cycles through denial, anger and anxiety, finally reaching acceptance but constantly wondering. The main characters of this young adult, lgbt story are. I am glad that the author didnt make him into the perfect, understanding boy we all wish existed.
Julies road to success as a romance novelist was a bit bumpier than most authors, however. Its been a long time since logan has swooned over a girl. Brian katcher s second novel almost perfect is the winner of the stonewall childrens and young adult literature award, presented by the. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.
Pdf almost perfect book by brian katcher free download. Were featuring millions of their reader ratings on our book pages to help you find your new favourite book. I do have to add that brian katcher hit a home run here and i hope he realizes the effect he has had on many people and the power he has created with his transgendered character. Brian katcher is the author of several books including playing with matches and the improbable theory of ana and zak. I enjoyed the parts of the book where he interacted with sage. October th 2009 by delacorte books for young readers genres. Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that. Katcher flawlessly channels the worried and confused voice of a straight teenage boy in this honest and uncompromising take on transgender love. The premise appealed to me and i downloaded it to my kindle. This book is truly wonderful and an eyeopener in many respects.
Brian katcher is the author of playing with matches and a school librarian. Almost perfect by brian katcher in chm, fb3, rtf download e book. Brian katcher, author of almost perfect please welcome brian katcher, author of almost perfect. After a threeyear relationship unceremoniously ends, the 18yearold high school track star is not ready to move on. Brian katcher is the author of the 2011 stonewall award winner almost perfect. The alas press release rightly calls this book exceptional. I kept thinking about the book, wondering how these characters navigated their lives as. The blurb lays out the plot of almost perfect neatly. Almost perfect was listed by the american library association as one of the best books for young adults in 2010.
Ya, contemporary, romance, realistic fiction, lgbt no. He lashed out, and as much as it pissed me off, i understood. Sage is new to school after being homeschooled, and brian is fresh from a breakup with his long term girlfriend, the two become friends and shortly thereafter something more. Yes, this is sages coming out story, but it is also logans story of becoming a man. Buy a cheap copy of almost perfect book by brian katcher. Logan whitherspoon recently discovered that his girlfriend of. Here is a fair warning that im likely going to be heavy on spoilers. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible.
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