The Perfect Place
The Perfect Place by Teresa E. Harris, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt on January 16, 2018, is a reprint edition comprising 272 pages. This juvenile fiction novel follows the journey of Treasure, a young girl grappling with her father’s prolonged absence. As her mother embarks on a search for him, Treasure and her sister Tiffany are left in the care of their Great-Aunt Grace, who presents an unexpected living situation that challenges Treasure’s perceptions of home and family.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of family dynamics and the complexities of multigenerational relationships. As Treasure navigates her time with Great-Aunt Grace, she discovers that the ideal home may not align with her initial expectations. The story delves into the experiences of African American girls and women, highlighting the significance of alternative family structures and the bonds between siblings. This edition offers a thoughtful exploration of what it means to find one’s place in the world.
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“Pretty near perfect.”–Kirkus Reviews Treasure’s father has been gone for months. He’s done it before, but has never taken this long to send word, and Mom is tired of waiting. So Mom leaves Treasure and Tiffany with her aunt Grace while she goes looking for him. Great-Aunt Grace can’t cook and she doesn’t even own a TV. Treasure is sure that the weeks she is stuck there will be the worst of her life. She also knows eventually she’ll find the perfect place: a home with just Mom, Dad, and Tiffany. But living with Great-Aunt Grace isn’t like Treasure expected. Turns out, the perfect place isn’t always what you imagine it to be.
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