Smile: a Graphic Novel |
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| Author:
| Telgemeier, Raina |
| Illustrator:
| Telgemeier, Raina |
| ISBN: | 978-0-545-13205-3 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2010 |
| Publisher: | Scholastic, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Graphix |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $24.99 |
Book Description:
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Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth, and what follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth attached. And on top of all that, there's still more to deal with: a major earthquake, boy confusion, and friends who turn out to be not so friendly.
This coming-of-age true story is sure to...
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Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth, and what follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth attached. And on top of all that, there's still more to deal with: a major earthquake, boy confusion, and friends who turn out to be not so friendly.
This coming-of-age true story is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever been in middle school, and especially those who have ever had a bit of their own dental drama.