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Bounce Back 2: No Such Thing as Perfect Paperback – November 7, 2023

4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 127 ratings

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Emma can’t help comparing herself to her bright and popular older sister, Julia. Try as she might, Emma can’t seem to please her mom as much as her sister does.

The more Emma measures herself alongside Julia and others, the more pressure she feels to try to change. But trying to be as good as everyone else at everything is exhausting and frustrating.

With help from her friends and basketball teammates, as well as Lexi, the French bulldog she’s dogsitting, Emma realizes that there’s no such thing as “perfect”―and it feels better to be true to herself, instead of trying to please others. But will other people, especially her mom, understand that Emma may not excel at the same things as her sister?

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Misako Rocks! is a Brooklyn-based manga artist. Her first break came when The Onion decided to use her illustrations for their “Savage Love” column. Shortly afterward, in 2007, Misako self-published her autobiographical comic, Rock and Roll Love, which was featured on the New York Public Library's Best Books for Teens List. Outside of the U.S., she has published several books in Japan, including How to Learn English with Misako’s Method. She teaches manga drawing classes at numerous middle schools in New York City, as well as at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Brooklyn Cherry Blossom Festival.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Feiwel & Friends (November 7, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1250838916
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1250838919
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ HL460L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.55 x 8.5 inches
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I am a Japanese manga artist who's published a number of books all over the world. My most recent books are the middle grade graphic novels Bounce Back and No Such Thign as Perfect. Bounce Back was selected to be on the list of 2021 Best Graphic Novels For Children by the American Library Association.

Besides making books, I also teach online manga classes for kids through my online community, Learn magna with Misako. Please visit my site!

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Customers find the illustrations beautiful, colorful, and magical. They find the book engaging and relatable for preteens. The message is meaningful and well-told, with a relatable protagonist. The characters are well-developed and the storyline thoughtfully illustrates a deep and meaningful lesson.

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Customers enjoy the artwork. They find the illustrations beautiful, amazing, and colorful. The story and illustrations are captivating and worth the wait.

"...Misako is an amazing artist and an engaging writer. Looking forward to more!" Read more

"...The illustrations themselves are beautiful, and the speech bubbles are easy to follow, making it an engaging and enjoyable read." Read more

"...I know a lot of people can relate to that. I also liked how cute the illustrations were, especially Lexi!..." Read more

"...It has well-developed characters, a positive message, and vibrant illustrations...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it relatable and fun for preteens, especially those who love manga/anime. The story is detailed and captures the struggles of students realistically.

"...My eleven year old found it very relatable. I love how the story has the main characters involved in school sports: basketball...." Read more

"...teenagers grappling with identity, self worth, and jealousy, all in a fun, colorful, and magical medium...." Read more

"I loved “No Such Thing as Perfect!” I liked how the story was very realistic, such as the fact that Emma and her mom didn’t agree on everything...." Read more

"This book is so fun and relatable. It shows you how you can be your best self without needing to be perfect...." Read more

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Customers find the book's message meaningful and relatable for young people. They appreciate the engaging storyline, positive message, and well-developed characters. The plot thoughtfully illustrates a deep and accurate representation of teenagers grappling with identity, self-worth, and jealousy.

"...The book has an awesome way of delivering the message that social comparison keeps you from knowing yourself and moving forward...." Read more

"...No Such Thing as Perfect” is an amazing and accurate representation of teenagers grappling with identity, self worth, and jealousy, all in a fun,..." Read more

"...I think this book definitely has an important message for young people. And I can personally relate to the main character...." Read more

"...It has well-developed characters, a positive message, and vibrant illustrations...." Read more

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Customers find the book's characters well-developed and relatable. They also say the positive message and vibrant illustrations make it a great read for preteens.

"...And I can personally relate to the main character. I'm 12 and I know that a lot of my friends would absolutely love this book!" Read more

"...It has well-developed characters, a positive message, and vibrant illustrations...." Read more

"...I love how this book has more characters. The way the author expresses the character's emotions is so amazing you can feel it yourself...." Read more

"...It didn't disappoint. It's a great story, with wonderful drawings and characters. My child also enjoyed taking online drawing classes with Misako...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the storyline and illustrations. They find the plot relatable and meaningful, with a deep and meaningful lesson for kids.

"...Emma’s experience is relatable and the plot thoughtfully illustrates a deep and meaningful lesson to kids in their growing years...." Read more

"...everything about the book, from the pictures, to the plot, and the story line." Read more

"...It didn't disappoint. It's a great story, with wonderful drawings and characters. My child also enjoyed taking online drawing classes with Misako...." Read more

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We love Emma!!
This is the sequel to Bounce Back, and my daughter really loves it. She says that it has a great lesson about expressing your emotions in the right way and not keeping them locked inside and hurting your friend’s feelings. She is inspired by the art of this wonderful graphic novel and has been very busy drawing. Highly recommend this book!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2023
    What sets Misako’s stories apart from others of the same genre is her ability to authentically write from the perspective of a tween/teen girl, capturing all the nuanced complexities involved in friendships during that time. My eleven year old found it very relatable. I love how the story has the main characters involved in school sports: basketball. The book has an awesome way of delivering the message that social comparison keeps you from knowing yourself and moving forward. Misako is an amazing artist and an engaging writer. Looking forward to more!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2024
    I bought this book for my daughter and this is her review:
    “No Such Thing as Perfect” is an amazing and accurate representation of teenagers grappling with identity, self worth, and jealousy, all in a fun, colorful, and magical medium. Emma’s experience is relatable and the plot thoughtfully illustrates a deep and meaningful lesson to kids in their growing years. The illustrations themselves are beautiful, and the speech bubbles are easy to follow, making it an engaging and enjoyable read.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024
    I loved “No Such Thing as Perfect!” I liked how the story was very realistic, such as the fact that Emma and her mom didn’t agree on everything. I know a lot of people can relate to that. I also liked how cute the illustrations were, especially Lexi! I can’t wait for the next Bounce Back book to come out.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2023
    I got this book for my 2 daughters (12 and 14). We got the first book (bounce back) and looked forward to this book coming out. The contents are right at their age and they loved the book especially how the main character (Emma) overcame her internal/emotional problems by expressing and communicating with others and understand the importance of being herself.
    I read this book too and I, as a parent of teenagers, highly recommend to read this book!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2024
    This book is so fun and relatable. It shows you how you can be your best self without needing to be perfect. I think this book definitely has an important message for young people. And I can personally relate to the main character. I'm 12 and I know that a lot of my friends would absolutely love this book!
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024
    My granddaughter asked for this for Christmas. It arrived quickly and looks to be an excellent shape. I'm sure she will enjoy her gift.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2023
    My daughter really enjoyed Bounce Back from the same author and No such thing as Perfect is a wonderful sequel.
    It has well-developed characters, a positive message, and vibrant illustrations. The protagonist Emma is very relatable making it a great read to preteens.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023
    I Love this whole entire book. From the cover, to the artwork, to the words in this book. I love how this book has more characters. The way the author expresses the character's emotions is so amazing you can feel it yourself. I enjoyed being able to see a different point of view other than the main character.
    Overall she I love everything about the book, from the pictures, to the plot, and the story line.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Bounce Back 2: No Such Thing as Perfect
    Reviewed in Canada on December 17, 2024
    Excellent product I recommend it
  • Maria Sh!
    5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT CONFIDENCE BOOST 👏 PERFECT FOR PERFECTIONIST KIDS
    Reviewed in Germany on June 24, 2024
    This book is a fantastic tool for helping kids build confidence and embrace a growth mindset. The story is incredibly captivating, and the illustrations are absolutely stunning. My twin daughters were so inspired that they began painting and creating their own comics. We've gifted this book to several friends, and the feedback has always been overwhelmingly positive.

    Highly recommended!