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Book Reviews of Smile (Smile, Bk 1)

Smile (Smile, Bk 1)
Smile - Smile, Bk 1
Author: Raina Telgemeier
ISBN-13: 9780545132060
ISBN-10: 0545132061
Publication Date: 2/1/2010
Pages: 224
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Rating:
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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4.2 stars, based on 18 ratings
Publisher: Graphix
Book Type: Paperback
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GeniusJen avatar reviewed Smile (Smile, Bk 1) on + 5322 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Reviewed by Randstostipher "tallnlankyrn" Nguyen for TeensReadToo.com

Raina is struggling with one specific aspect of her life... her smile. Having to get braces, she's dreading having to be a brace face, metal mouth - anything you want to label it. However, it's her smile, especially her teeth, that will haunt her all the way through middle school and up into high school.

From having them knocked out, to wearing head gear, to even having to get a retainer with two fake front teeth. To get that perfect smile it's going to be a long journey... and a very painful one, at that.

Along the way, social problems continue to follow Raina. From crushing on a younger guy, to getting that athlete to notice her, to even standing up for herself after she's had enough of the humiliation, Raina discovers who she is, how she shouldn't change anything about herself, and that true friends would never make or put you in awkward situations.

Accompanied by colorful pictures, a cute and realistic storyline, and a main character that any person will be able to identify with, SMILE by Raina Telgemeier does one thing especially well... it makes the reader smile!

Many of us have experienced getting braces, feeling the intense pain when we want that bite of the burger we can't have just yet. Almost all of us can understand what it's like when you want to break apart from the not-so-great friends we've had. Telgemeier does a fantastic job in capturing the true essence and emotions of a person going through changes.

SMILE is one book you'll want your kids to read... and the one you'll want to read yourself!
reviewed Smile (Smile, Bk 1) on
I got this book for my daughter. She has braces and really related to the author's story. She enjoyed the funny anecdotes from the author's life.
splitorin avatar reviewed Smile (Smile, Bk 1) on + 27 more book reviews
my granddaughter loves the book