A Perfect Mistake
A moving, voice-driven novel about friendship, responsibility, and fighting against unfair expectations, for fans of Rebecca Stead and Erin Entrada Kelly.
Max wishes he could go back in time to before he was diagnosed with ADHD, before he grew to be the tallest kid in his class, and before he and his best friends went into the woods in the middle of the night. Max doesn’t remember what happened after he left his friends Will and Joey and the older kids who took them there. He’s not sure if he wants to remember. Knowing isn’t going to make Joey talk to him again, or bring Will out of his coma.
When the local authorities run out of leads, Max realizes that without his help, they may never know what really happened to Will. Charged by the idea that he may be the key to uncovering the truth, Max pairs up with classmate and aspiring journalist Sam to investigate what really happened that night. But not everyone in the community wants that night to be remembered.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 272
Book Binding: Hardcover
Year of Publication: 2022
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Language: en
ISBN: 9780316668583
Creator Bio
Melanie Conklin is an author and former attorney who lives in South Orange, New Jersey. She has always had a passion for writing and storytelling, but pursued a career in law before fully dedicating herself to writing. Her debut novel, Counting Thyme, was published in 2016 and was a finalist for the Goodreads Choice Awards. Her second novel, A Perfect Mistake, was published in 2021 and has received critical acclaim. Melanie draws inspiration from her own experiences and the world around her to create heartfelt and captivating stories for young readers. When she's not writing, Melanie can be found spending time with her family and exploring the great outdoors.
