{"product_id":"the-magical-imperfect-9781250833075","title":"The Magical Imperfect","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor fans of \u003ci\u003eWonder, \u003c\/i\u003e Chris Baron's \u003ci\u003eThe Magical Imperfect\u003c\/i\u003e is an affecting middle grade story of two outcasts who become friends... \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEtan has stopped speaking since his mother left. His father and grandfather don't know how to help him. His friends have given up on him. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Etan is asked to deliver a grocery order to the outskirts of town, he realizes he's at the home of Malia Agbayani, also known as the Creature. Malia stopped going to school when her acute eczema spread to her face, and the bullying became too much. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the two become friends, other kids tease Etan for knowing the Creature. But he believes he might have a cure for Malia's condition, if only he can convince his family and hers to believe it too. Even if it works, will these two outcasts find where they fit in?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Chris Baron\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Square Fish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/14\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.60h x 5.10w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250833075\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 4.5\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade Plus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e514900 \/ Magical Imperfect\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Baron\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of English at San Diego City College. His first novel, \u003ci\u003eAll of Me\u003c\/i\u003e, was a Southern California Independent Booksellers Association bestseller; A BookRiot Best Children's Book About Kindness; and an NCTE Notable Book. Newbery Medalist Matt de la Pena called it, \"Beautifully written, brilliant, and necessary.\" Chris Baron lives in San Diego with his family.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Chris Baron \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47287015604381,"sku":"9781250833075","price":23.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_9a5033b7-c6de-4aac-97d6-8e19dcbfbd27.jpg?v=1760032311","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/the-magical-imperfect-9781250833075","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}