The Magical Imperfect is a story about community, tradition and bravery. In these pages we meet Etan and Malia who come from strong family trees. Both hear stories from there parents and grandparents about there migration and the struggles they faced. They are taught to hold onto these stories and remnants from there past as they face there own struggles today. The writing in this #epistolary novel was beautifully poetic. Nature was a big theme and the scenes that were shared easily came to mind. I loved watching the magic of friendship and the healing powers it portrayed. “She told me that sometimes we have to make hard choices, the kind that grate against your gut, that hurt, but you still know they’re the right thing to do. You have to try, have faith, even if you don’t always know what will happen.”

This book was REALLY good. You should definitely get it!!!!

I liked the way this book had both magic and realistic parts. The characters' friendship was inspiring, including the way they worked together through hard times and disabilities.

I loved this book! It's about two people who are a little bit different coming out into the world. It was heartwarming, beautiful, and a tiny bit magical.

I really liked how each page was like a poem. I also liked it because Etan showed kids who called Malia "the creature" that Malia had the mind and heart of any other kid.