In "A Perfect Mistake" by Melanie Conklin, the story follows a high school senior named **Sophia**, who faces the aftermath of a life-altering decision. As she grapples with the consequences of a reckless choice that leads to an accident involving her best friend, Sophia must navigate the complexities of guilt, forgiveness, and friendship. With her life upended, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, trying to make amends while uncovering truths about herself and those around her. The novel explores themes of responsibility, the weight of secrets, and the possibility of redemption. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 272 pages in this book. This book was published in 2022 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers .

Melanie Conklin is a writer, reader, and all-around lover of books and those who create them. She lives in South Orange, New Jersey, with her husband and two small maniacs. Melanie spent a decade as a product designer and approaches her writing with the same three-dimensional thinking and fastidious attention to detail. Counting Thyme is her debut novel.