Nobody's Perfect

By Marlee Matlin, Doug Cooney

A deaf girl faces unexpected challenges when a seemingly perfect new classmate arrives.

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240 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Megan's eagerly awaited purple-themed birthday sleepover is overshadowed by the arrival of Alexis, a new girl who seems flawless. Despite Megan's efforts to befriend her, Alexis remains distant, leading Megan to worry it's because she's deaf. As they team up for a science project, Megan uncovers surprising truths about Alexis and learns that perfection is an illusion. Will Megan's determination bridge the gap between them, or will differences keep them apart? Dive into this heartfelt tale of friendship and self-discovery.

From the publisher

She’s practically perfect, Megan said thoughtfully. She repeated the new girl’s name, practicing the way Ms. Endee had written it on the whiteboard. Alexis Powell. Megan has spent forever planning her positively purple birthday sleepover. She’s even made glittery purple invitations for every girl in her class. Then a new girl, Alexis, joins their class. Alexis seems perfect: She’s smart, pretty, and rules the soccer games on the playground. But no matter how hard Megan tries to be a friend to Alexis, the new girl is aloof or rude. At first, Megan thinks Alexis is shy. Then Megan starts to fear that Alexis is treating her differently because she’s deaf. When the girls are forced to collaborate on a science fair project, Megan learns the truth – and realizes that nobody’s perfect. Once again Marlee Matlin draws on experiences from her own childhood to tell Megan’s story. In this funny, poignant book, readers will root for Megan, a spirited young girl who doesn’t let anything stand in her way.

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