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Falkoff, Michelle

Pushing Perfect

336 pp. | HarperTeen | October, 2016 | Trade ISBN 978-0-06-231053-8 $17.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-0-06-231055-2
(4) YA Desperate to ace the SAT, shy overachiever Kara takes study drug Novalert. Soon thereafter, she gets threatening text messages. Investigating the blackmail of many students helps Kara grow more confident, make new friends, and repair damaged relationships. The backstory behind Kara's anxiety is somewhat melodramatic, but the welcome message of facing mistakes while not expecting perfection is packaged in an engaging mystery.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher

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