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Perfect Escape

By Jennifer Brown (Hardcover Book, 2012)
Kendra has always felt overshadowed by her older brother, Grayson, whose OCD forces him to live a life of carefully coordinated routines. The only way Kendra can stand out next to Grayson is to be perfect, and she has perfection down to an art -- until a cheating scandal threatens her flawless reputation.

Behind the wheel of her car, with Grayson asleep beside her, Kendra decides to drive away from it all -- with enough distance, maybe she'll be able to figure everything out. But even in the midst of the road trip's flat tires, gas-station food stops, and detours to quirky roadside attractions, eventually Kendra must stop running and come to terms with herself, her brother, and her past.

With undeniable grace and humor, acclaimed author Jennifer Brown explores OCD, the pressure for perfection, and the emotional highs and lows of a complex sibling relationship.
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    • Format: Hardcover Book

    • Price: $17.99 US/$19.99 CAN

    • ISBN-13: 9780316185578

    • On Sale Date: 07/10/2012

    • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

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Kendra has always felt overshadowed by her older brother, Grayson, whose OCD forces him to live a life of carefully coordinated routines. The only way Kendra can stand out next to Grayson is to be perfect, and she has perfection down to an art -- until a cheating scandal threatens her flawless reputation.

Behind the wheel of her car, with Grayson asleep beside her, Kendra decides to drive away from it all -- with enough distance, maybe she'll be able to figure everything out. But even in the midst of the road trip's flat tires, gas-station food stops, and detours to quirky roadside attractions, eventually Kendra must stop running and come to terms with herself, her brother, and her past.

With undeniable grace and humor, acclaimed author Jennifer Brown explores OCD, the pressure for perfection, and the emotional highs and lows of a complex sibling relationship.

Jennifer Brown writes and lives in the Kansas City, Missouri, area with her family. She is the author of Bitter End and Hate List, which received three starred reviews and was selected as an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, a VOYA Perfect Ten, and a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year.
  • * "Brown skillfully navigates the emotional complexities and psychological minefields of her characters and their relationship, treating OCD with delicacy without losing sight of the big picture." (Publishers Weekly, starred review).

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  • Hardcover Book (1)
    • Hardcover Book, 2012
  • Trade Paperback (1)
    • Trade Paperback, 2013
  • Electronic Book (1)
    • Electronic Book, 2012

Product Details

Perfect Escape
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Price: $17.99 US/$19.99 CAN
  • Pages: 368
  • Physical Dimensions: 5-1/2" x 8-1/4"
  • ISBN-13: 9780316185578
  • On Sale Date: 07/10/2012
Perfect Escape
  • Publisher: None
  • List Price: $17.99
  • Pages: 368
  • Physical Dimensions: 5-1/2" x 8-1/4"
  • ISBN-13: 9780316185578
  • On Sale Date: 07/10/2012
Perfect Escape
  • Publisher: None
  • List Price: $8.99
  • Pages: 384
  • Physical Dimensions: 5-1/2" x 8-1/4"
  • ISBN-13: 9780316185585
  • On Sale Date: 07/10/2012
Perfect Escape
  • Publisher: None
  • List Price: $7.99
  • Pages: 368
  • ISBN-13: 9780316201964
  • On Sale Date: 07/10/2012
Perfect Escape
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