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Perfected

by Kate Jarvik BIRCH
6 CDs. 7 hrs. Tantor. 2015. $39.99. ISBN 9781494506599. 1 MP3-CD.
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Gr 7 Up—Ella is genetically engineered to be the perfect pet human. Purchased by the senator who made her pet status possible, she is excited to be the playmate for his daughter, Ruby. Ella develops a close relationship with Ruby and Ruby's brother, Penn, and discovers that the family mysteriously returned their last pet. Why did they return their last pet girl? Will the same thing happen to Ella? Will she be safe from the people fighting for human rights? Emily Durante masterfully uses different voices to draw listeners into Ella's world. Her transitions between internal and external dialogue are easy to follow and add depth to the story.
VERDICT This book is an ideal match for those who like The Selection by Kiera Cass (HarperTeen, 2012) and Matched by Ally Condie (Dutton, 2010).
Reviewed by Jessica Moody, Olympus Jr. High, Holladay, UT , Jun 01, 2015

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