{"product_id":"2940169076837","title":"Perfected By Girls: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eNavigating high school isn't easy for Melinda Radford.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe's the lone girl on the Ashton High wrestling team, grappling with opponents who refuse to compete against her, a few who want to crush her, and a coach who's less-than-pleased having a female in his practice room. At home, Mel's parents forbid her from seeing her new boyfriend, her grandmother insists she start preparing for her future by taking a dready office internship, and her infuriating older brother - who's the varsity team captain - flirts with her best friend, Jade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJust when it seems things can't get any more complicated, an off-handed comments puts Mel at odds with her teammates, her brother, and - worst of all - her coach.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut through a strange twist of tragedy and fate, Mel is given an unexpected opportunity to accomplish something no girls in her school's history has ever done - something that just may redeem herself in the eyes of her detractors. But is she strong enough to handle the pressure?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Alfred C. Martino has written two highly-acclaimed sports novels - \u003ci\u003eOver The End Line\u003c\/i\u003e and the Jr. Library Guild Selection and 'Best Books For Young Adults' nominee, \u003ci\u003ePinned\u003c\/i\u003e. Narrator Jen Taylor is a regional actress based in Seattle, WA. She has voiced nearly thirty audio-books, received several AudFile awards and was nominated for an Audie Award in 2008, 2009 and 2012.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e©2012 Alfred C. Martino (P)2012 Listen amp; Live Audio, Inc.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Listen \u0026 Live Audio, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47178557456624,"sku":"2940169076837","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940169076837_p0.jpg?v=1763760161","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940169076837","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}