Elfie Unperfect
  • Published: 2 November 2021
  • ISBN: 9780593175828
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 256
  • RRP: $35.00

Elfie Unperfect

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10 Oct 2023
Hardback
2 Nov 2021
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Perfectionist Elfie Oster learns the value of "unperfection," in this funny look at middle school life from the author of Annie's Life in Lists

Perfectionist Elfie Oster learns the value of "unperfection," in this funny look at middle school life from the author of Annie's Life in Lists

Elfie Oster was sure that Hampshire Academy was going to be the perfect school for her. She was sure about it right up to the minute she got expelled. On her first day.

It was all a terrible misunderstanding, but until she can find a way to fix things, Elfie has to go back to Cottonwood Elementary for fifth grade. Where she's never really fit in. Or had friends. It is not a perfect situation. And then it gets worse. Her babysitter gets really sick. Her aunt and uncle aren't speaking. She's forced to do a group project involving an egg. . . .

But sometimes when everything goes spectacularly wrong, you figure out what truly matters--and what doesn't. So really, this terrible, horrible, surprisingly hilarious year may just be the best thing that's ever happened to Elfie.
  • Published: 2 November 2021
  • ISBN: 9780593175828
  • Imprint: RHUS Children's Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 256
  • RRP: $35.00
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Also by Kristin Mahoney

A Pocket Full of Rocks
The 47 People You'll Meet in Middle School
Annie's Life in Lists
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Praise for Elfie Unperfect

Praise for The 47 People You Meet in Middle School:
"Mahoney authentically captures the universal indignities of middle school, the challenges of self-discovery, and the joy of making true friends." --Publishers Weekly, Starred
"What this novel's target audience wants is reassurance, which Gus's confused yet consoling voice provides in spades." --New York Times Book Review
"A pitch-perfect must-read for tweens seeking comfort about growing up."--Booklist

Praise for Annie's Life in Lists:
"1. Fresh. 2. Fun. 3. Entertaining."--Kirkus Reviews
"Annie's humor, empathy, and frankness shine through in her engaging narrative." --School Library Journal

Praise for The 47 People You Meet in Middle School:
"Mahoney authentically captures the universal indignities of middle school, the challenges of self-discovery, and the joy of making true friends." --Publishers Weekly, Starred
"What this novel's target audience wants is reassurance, which Gus's confused yet consoling voice provides in spades." --New York Times Book Review
"A pitch-perfect must-read for tweens seeking comfort about growing up."--Booklist

Praise for Annie's Life in Lists:
"1. Fresh. 2. Fun. 3. Entertaining."--Kirkus Reviews
"Annie's humor, empathy, and frankness shine through in her engaging narrative." --School Library Journal

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