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Reviews"I so enjoyed reading Smile , I couldn't put it down. It's excellent!" -- Lynn Johnston, creator of For Better or For Worse "Raina perfectly captures the small, everyday surprises, dramas, and embarrassments that make up adolescence... A joy to read." -- Gene Yang, National Book Award Winner for American Born Chinese "Irresistible, funny and touching." -- Kirkus Reviews "It hits home partly because there is nothing else out there like it." -- The New York Times Book Review , Praise for Smile : "I so enjoyed reading Smile , I couldn't put it down. It's excellent!" -- Lynn Johnston, creator of For Better or For Worse "Raina perfectly captures the small, everyday surprises, dramas, and embarrassments that make up adolescence... A joy to read." -- Gene Yang, National Book Award Winner for American Born Chinese "Irresistible, funny and touching." -- Kirkus Reviews "It hits home partly because there is nothing else out there like it." -- The New York Times Book Review , Praise for Smile A New York Times bestseller 2011 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award for Best Publication for Teens 2010 Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, Nonfiction A New York Times "Editors' Choice" "It hits home partly because there is nothing else out there like it." -- The New York Times Book Review "[T]he real focus of Smile is Telgemeier's search for identity, a universal experience with which readers will readily identify." -- Washington Post "An utterly charming graphic memoir of tooth trauma, first crushes and fickle friends, sweetly reminiscent of Judy Blume's work . . . . Irresistible, funny and touching--a must read for all teenage girls." -- Kirkus Reviews "A charming addition to the body of young adult literature that focuses on the trials and tribulations of the slightly nerdy girl." -- Publishers Weekly, "I so enjoyed reading Smile , I couldn't put it down. It's excellent!" -- Lynn Johnston, creator of For Better or For Worse "Raina perfectly captures the small, everyday surprises, dramas, and embarrassments that make up adolescence... A joy to read." -- Gene Yang, National Book Award Winner for American Born Chinese "Irresistible, funny and touching." -- Kirkus Reviews "It hits home partly because there is nothing else out there like it." -- The New York Times Book Review, Praise for Smile A New York Times bestseller 2011 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award for Best Publication for Teens 2010 Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, Nonfiction A New York Times "Editors' Choice" "It hits home partly because there is nothing else out there like it." - The New York Times Book Review "[T]he real focus of Smile is Telgemeier's search for identity, a universal experience with which readers will readily identify." - Washington Post "An utterly charming graphic memoir of tooth trauma, first crushes and fickle friends, sweetly reminiscent of Judy Blume's work . . . . Irresistible, funny and touching-a must read for all teenage girls." - Kirkus Reviews "A charming addition to the body of young adult literature that focuses on the trials and tribulations of the slightly nerdy girl." - Publishers Weekly, Praise For The Baby-Sitters Club® Graphix Books "This graphic novel has it all-personality, comedy, and tips for all budding babysitters! A must-read!" - Discovery Girl "Telgemeier's illustrations successfully capture movement, attitude, and character interaction." - The Horn Book
Grade ToSeventh Grade
SynopsisRaina 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., Raina Telgemeier's #1 New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award-winning graphic memoir based on her childhood! 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. 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., Raina Telgemeier's #1 New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award-winning graphic memoir based on her childhood 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. 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.