In "The (Almost) Perfect Guide to Imperfect Boys" by Barbara Dee, the story follows seventh-grader Delly who is navigating the tricky waters of friendship, middle school crushes, and the misunderstandings that come with them. As she faces challenges in her relationships with boys and her best friend, Delly learns about the complexities of growing up and the importance of being true to herself. With humor and heart, the novel explores themes of friendship, identity, and learning to accept imperfections in others, all while Delly discovers what it truly means to connect with people in a meaningful way. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Mix .

This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-8th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 9-13 years.

This book was published in 2014 by Aladdin Paperbacks .

Barbara Dee is the author of several middle grade novels including Maybe He Just Likes You, Everything I Know About You, Halfway Normal, and Star-Crossed. Her books have received several starred reviews and been included on many best-of lists, including the ALA Rainbow List Top Ten, the Chicago Public Library Best of the Best, and the NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People. Star-Crossed was also a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist. Barbara is one of the founders of the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival. She lives with her family, including a naughty cat named Luna and a sweet rescue hound dog named Ripley, in Westchester County, New York.