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Finding PerfectA girl deals with friendship, family, and OCD in this classic feeling, debut middle grade novel by Elly Swartz. To twelve year old Molly Nathans, perfect is: The number four The tip of a newly sharpened No. 2 pencil A crisp white pad of paper Her neatly aligned glass animal figurines What's not perfect is Molly's mother leaving the family to take a faraway job with the promise to return in one year. Molly knows that promises are sometimes broken, so
A girl deals with friendship, family, and OCD in this classic-feeling, debut middle-grade novel by Elly Swartz.
To twelve-year-old Molly Nathans, perfect is:
--The tip of a newly sharpened No. 2 pencil
--A crisp white pad of paper
--Her neatly aligned glass animal figurines What's not perfect is Molly's mother leaving the family to take a faraway job with the promise to return in one year. Molly knows that promises are sometimes broken, so she hatches a plan to bring her mother home: Win the Lakeville Middle School Poetry Slam Contest. The winner is honored at a fancy banquet with white tablecloths. Molly is sure her mother would never miss that. Right...? But as time passes, writing and reciting slam poetry become harder. Actually, everything becomes harder as new habits appear, and counting, cleaning, and organizing are not enough to keep Molly's world from spinning out of control. In this fresh-voiced debut novel, one girl learns there is no such thing as perfect. Praise for Finding Perfect:
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 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 one for preteens struggling with the desire for perfection in this imperfect life. --The Bulletin
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Square Fish
Published: 10/15/2019
ISBN: 9781250294135
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.10w x 1.00d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 187062 / Finding Perfect
Reading Level: 3.7 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 6
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★★★★★ 4
Great information for such a sensitive subject.
Format: Kindle
This book has a lot of great information and very useful techniques I do wish that the author would have gone a little bit deeper into some of the techniques and some of the direct experiences that will happen as a result but this is a great starter guide.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2025
★★★★★ 5
This was beyond my expectations!
Format: Paperback
I was absorbed by this book. It is such a wonderfully easy read. I just loved it, and it resonated with me so much! The very best part for me was discovering that I did astral project from a lucid dream. I didn't know that was possible, but when she spoke about it in the book I realized that I absolutely had. It clicked! I was having a bad lucid dream about 6 months ago and my precious beloved son (who passed almost five years ago now) came to me. I had asked for this as I am very actively spiritual. Well, I was distressed in my dream and he started calling my name in his own voice ("Mom"), three times he called me, and I reached out towards the sound of his voice and started searching for him with my intuition and called out his name, reaching out my arms for him and from my lying down position I stood up out of my body and was standing with him in the astral realm from my dream. I remember thinking, "How can I be standing here with him if I'm lying in my bed now?." and I asked him, "How can you be here like this?!" It was so very beautiful. I will just say that much about it. But, this book is really 5 stars! I read a lot. This book was so inspiring and laid out so well. Excellent job, Sophia Grace! I would love to pay to have a psychic session with you. I would love to go to one of her sessions. I hope that information is made available. Thank you for such great energy that emits from this book.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2024
★★★★★ 5
More than a standard "template" of AP books!
Format: Kindle
I've been interested in,and reading AP books for over 30 years and though "waiting for the vibrations and easing myself out of body" has never come easily for me as most books so predictably and expectedly teach us to do, and as this one does, it's never happened for me this way. I simply become aware near my bed or body, and even still, only a few times in these decades of effort.
I am grateful however that the author takes such great effort to include the health and care necessary for our entire and overall being, and how essential energy, and its overall quality, is vital for such a demanding energetic process that we are calling for in our own soul journeys. The support and assurances found within make this a welcome and most helpful addition to the ongoing library of astral projection guidebooks available to humanity today.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2025
★★★★★ 5
A Helpful Map for First-Time Astral Travelers
Format: Kindle
I picked up this book because I wanted to learn what “astral projection” really means. The author writes in clear steps that I can follow like relax your body, calm your mind, picture a gentle rope, and imagine climbing out. The ideas sound strange at first, but the explanations make them feel safe.
The “what if” chapter answers simple questions like, What if I get scared? How do I get back? The author says you can return any time by thinking about your body, which makes me feel less nervous. I also liked the short stories about other people’s trips which they show that each experience is different.
I haven’t left my body yet, but I have felt a light floaty feeling while practicing the breathing exercise. That small success keeps me excited to try again.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2025
★★★★★ 5
A Guiding Light for Aspiring Astral Travelers
Format: Kindle
I've been fascinated by astral travel since I was a young man—back in my day, we called it Transcendental Meditation—and I've tried countless methods, only to doze off! However, Astral Projection for Beginners: Guide to Mastering Astral Travel & Out-Of-Body Experiences for Optimal Living by Sophia Grace has truly rekindled my interest. This book presents a wealth of practical advice and easy-to-follow techniques that make the mysterious art of astral projection seem possible and achievable.
Sophia Grace skillfully breaks down complex concepts into bite-sized, accessible steps, allowing even sceptics like me to understand the process without getting lost in technical jargon. The author also delves into the benefits of exploring life beyond our physical realm, emphasising the power of positive thought and disciplined meditation. While I still fall asleep sometimes, the book's clear guidance and refreshing perspective give me renewed hope—and plenty of reasons to keep trying. Whether you're a seasoned spiritual explorer or a curious beginner, this guide is a fantastic resource. If nothing else, it's a great way to drift off into a peaceful slumber!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2025