Almost Perfect by Brian Katcher

Katcher, Brian. Almost Perfect. New York: Delacorte, 2009. Print. 368 pages.

• ISBN-10: 0385736649
• ISBN-13: 978-0385736640

Almost Perfect by Brian Katcher centres around Logan Witherspoon, a track star who is disillusioned with life after he learns that his girlfriend of three years has cheated on him. His best friends tell him it's time to move on but Logan is unable to get over her until Sage Hendricks enters his life. A new student in Boyer, small town where every one has known each other since diapers, Sage instantly catches Logan's attention. Although Sage and Logan quickly become close friends, she maintains an air of mystery to Logan when he learns she's been homeschooled for years, forbidden to date or participate in extracurricular activities while her younger sister is able to roam free living a normal teenage life. It is only when Logan finally acts on his feelings for Sage that he learns the full truth- Sage is biologically a boy. Scared and angry Logan lashes out at Sage, but when he finally takes the time to understand her and what she is going through, it may be too late to save their friendship.

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This was an awesome book!  I couldn't put it down!  I am pretty unfamiliar with the transgendered culture, and this gave me a little insight.  Although the language and topics may be a little controversial for a middle school classroom, I definitely think it is something they can handle.  The can relate to the students and I think that the emotions of the characters involving the topic of transgender are very real.  It really shows the idea of transgender in a different light and removes all stereotypes.  My favorite part was probably that the story seemed so plausible and so real.  I strongly recommend this read!