Absolutely Almost [Paperback]

From the author of the National Book Award nominee A TANGLE OF KNOTS comes an inspiring novel about figuring out who you are and doing what you love.

Albie has never been the smartest kid in his class. He has never been the tallest. Or the best at gym. Or the greatest artist. Or the most musical. In fact, Albie has a long list of the things he's not very good at. But then Albie gets a new babysitter, Calista, who helps him figure out all of the things he isgood at and how he can take pride in himself.

A perfect companion to Lisa Graff's National Book Award-nominatedA Tangle of Knots, this novel explores a similar theme in a realistic contemporary world where kids will easily be able to relate their own struggles to Albie's. Great for fans of Rebecca Stead'sLiar and Spy, RJ Palacio'sWonderand Cynthia Lord'sRules.

Praise for Lisa Graff's novels

Tangle of Knots(nominated for a National Book Award)
* Combining the literary sensibility of E. B. White with the insouciance of Louis Sachar, Graff has written a tangle that should satisfy readers for years to come. --Booklist, starred review

Double Dog Dare
Graff's...story is lighthearted and humorous, but honestly addresses the emotions associated with divorce. Her characters' voices, interactions, and hangups are relatable, as they battle each other and adjust to their families' reconfigurations. --Publishers WeeklyRave reviews forAbsolutely Almost!

Graff’s gentle story invokes evergreen themes of coming to appreciate one’s strengths (and weaknesses), and stands out for its thoughtful, moving portrait of a boy who learns to keep moving forward, taking on the world at his own speed.” –Publishers Weekly,starred review

Achingly superb, Albie’s story shines.” -Kirkus Reviews,starred review
 
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