A classic-feeling middle-grade novel with a modern twist about a girl dealing with friendship, family, and OCD.
Elly Swartz grew up in Yardley, Pennsylvania, where she lived a happy childhood filled with laughs, family dinners, and crooked birthday cakes. She studied psychology at Boston University and received a law degree from Georgetown University School of Law. Elly now lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two sons. Finding Perfect is her debut novel. ellyswartz.com
*A 2019-2020 Iowa Children's Choice Book!*
*A Kentucky Blue Grass Master List Pick!*
*A Child Mind's Institute Best Children's Book About Mental
Health!* "While there are several good books about OCD for teen
readers, few are available for middle graders, and this is a
welcome addition to the fold."--Kirkus "First-time author Swartz
creates a clear, moving portrayal of obsessive-compulsive disorder
through the authentic voice of middle schooler Molly
Nathans."--Publishers Weekly "With middle school friendships and
family relationships at its heart, this novel offers an empathetic
guide to coping with a mental health issue...Swartz adds to the
growing list of fiction titles that raise awareness of differences
and promote acceptance; a strong purchase for most middle grade and
middle school collections."--School Library Journal "With intense
and insightful depictions of Molly's thoughts and subsequent
actions, Swartz renders Molly's decline into full-blown OCD
visceral and sympathetic; readers with similar tendencies will
relate while others, like her friends, will recognize the pain of
seeing someone in need but not being able to help. This is a
powerful but not overpowering novel, informing audiences about OCD
with tact and acceptance through an accessible and relateable cast
of characters, from Molly's distracted but well-meaning father to
her angry older sister to her supportive but helpless-feeling
friends. It's a difficult but manageable journey for readers to
take, and many may find themselves using Swartz's list of consulted
resources for further information."--Bulletin of the Center for
Children's Books "This lightly and sensitively written debut is a
candid portrayal of what it might be like for a child living with
obsessive-compulsive disorder...the exploration of OCD is thorough
and compelling, and the book is as well researched (including a
list of consulted resources) as it is gently written."--Booklist
"Elly Swartz's extensive research into Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder is evidenced by the authenticity of Molly's voice and
perspective. Readers will share in Molly's journey from pain to
healing in this excellent debut novel."--School Library Connection
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