No Such Thing As Perfect (bounce Back #2)

In No Such Thing As Perfect (Bounce Back #2), you’ll find a gentle, relatable middle grade story about self-acceptance, family expectations and learning to back yourself. It’s warm, funny in quiet ways, and full of the kind of moments kids recognise instantly.

Emma feels stuck in her older sister Julia’s shadow. Julia seems to shine at everything, while Emma can’t stop measuring herself against her — especially when it feels like Mum is keeping score. Trying to be “good enough” at school, at home, and in friendships is wearing her out.

With steady support from her friends and Lexi the French bulldog she’s dog-sitting, Emma starts to see that perfection isn’t the goal — and that being herself might be the bravest choice.

Perfect for readers who love realistic fiction, school life stories, friendship dramas and books about confidence and identity. Add it to your next read and meet a heroine worth cheering for.