Smile [pb]
By Raina Telgemeier
A humorous and charming autobiographical coming-of-age story, in graphic novel format.
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. 224 pages
February 1, 2010
Signed Edition
AR Level=2.6 (interest level=gr. 4-7); Lexile Level=410
