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Zitface
by
Emily Howse
Thirteen-year-old Olivia Hughes has always considered herself a lucky girl. She knows what she wants to do with her life ? be an actress. And she's already on her way. She just landed a national ad campaign that should get her noticed. But then her luck runs out. A little pimple turns into a full-blown case of acne, with serious side effects for her career, her relationshi...more
Hardcover, 202 pages
Published
April 1st 2011
by Amazon Childrens Publishing
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Zitface is about 14 year old Olivia Hughes- a pretty eighth grader who acts in commercials. She is well liked, has a budding career, and most recently, a cute new Boyfriend named JW. And she gets a possible big break-a thousand-dollar deal for a major waterpark. Her life is finally coming together... until a severe case of acne comes and ruins it all. She loses her muse, her peers respect, ad even her job. Olivia tries all of the acne treatments that her dermatologist prescribes her, but nothing...more
ZITFACE is about a beautiful up and coming commercial girl named Olivia Hughes. Her agent Eleanor is her chubby, and strict. Especially when it comes to Olivia's career.
Olivia lives a lustrous life. (Money, Friends, a soon-to-be boo named J.W, and a job that makes her happy, what could be better?) Until one measley little zit ruined it all. Olivia and Mrs. Hughes thought that it was just a phase. Well, lets just say one zit led to another, and she becomes the infamous ZITFACE.
Olivia tries out...more
Olivia lives a lustrous life. (Money, Friends, a soon-to-be boo named J.W, and a job that makes her happy, what could be better?) Until one measley little zit ruined it all. Olivia and Mrs. Hughes thought that it was just a phase. Well, lets just say one zit led to another, and she becomes the infamous ZITFACE.
Olivia tries out...more
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Olivia likes being in commercials; she’s saving the money she gets paid in a fund for college, and she hopes the ads may be a springboard to more serious acting later. So she’s thrilled when she gets hired to be the daughter in a new ad campaign for Wacky Water…that is until her face breaks out with acne for the first time ever. Soon Olivia is seeing a dermatologist and taking medication, and her life is full of stress. She’s worried that her new boyfriend, J.W., won’t like her if she’s broken o...more
ZiTFACE by Emily Howse is one of three books that I recently got from Marshall Cavendish. I’ll admit that I was a little surprised to get three books from one request, but I was also more surprised that all three were aimed squarely at readers “twelve and up.” So, I’m not the target audience once again, but when have I let that stop me? So here’s ZiTFACE from a college kid’s perspective.
Olivia has it all, great friends, good looks, and a job as an actress doing commercials. But then she gets a z...more
Olivia has it all, great friends, good looks, and a job as an actress doing commercials. But then she gets a z...more
Olivia Hughes is a beautiful girl that loves being in commercials. She considers herself lucky, but her luck is about to change. Olivia is signed on for a national advertisement for a waterpark, only to wake up one morning to find a pimple on her chin. In her world, this pimple is a huge problem and she’s having a difficult time dealing with it and the bullying that comes along with it.
“Zitface” is a fantastic read for young girls entering puberty and experiencing the dreaded acne. Howse did a f...more
“Zitface” is a fantastic read for young girls entering puberty and experiencing the dreaded acne. Howse did a f...more
Grades 6+
Eighth grader Olivia is a commercial actress who has just landed her first big contract. Too bad PIMPLES have begun to appear on her face (and other places). Can she keep telling everyone - including her new boyfriend - that they're an allergic reaction to a spider bite?
I was puzzled on where to age-place this book. On one hand, it has the one dimensional characters and didactic preachiness of a Babysitter's Club book. On the other hand, it has dating, talks of "sexual experience" and...more
Eighth grader Olivia is a commercial actress who has just landed her first big contract. Too bad PIMPLES have begun to appear on her face (and other places). Can she keep telling everyone - including her new boyfriend - that they're an allergic reaction to a spider bite?
I was puzzled on where to age-place this book. On one hand, it has the one dimensional characters and didactic preachiness of a Babysitter's Club book. On the other hand, it has dating, talks of "sexual experience" and...more
This is a cute, coming of age story about a girl who has to live with zits. I simply adored Olivia. As a reader, Ms. Howse really did capture the voice of a young teenager. Olivia is living a perfect life. Friends, family, boys and then zits. Lots of them!
I really liked how Olivia's characters dealt with everything. She dealt with it with how a normal teenager with deal with it. She freaked out, wanted to stay home, demanded more treatment. All the teenage drama plus a a little sister who makes...more
I really liked how Olivia's characters dealt with everything. She dealt with it with how a normal teenager with deal with it. She freaked out, wanted to stay home, demanded more treatment. All the teenage drama plus a a little sister who makes...more
I chose the book Zitface because I thought that I would really relate to it. Zitface is about a girl named Olivia who thought that nothing could ruin her life especially when she is an actress. She then starts facing problems when she forms acne on her face. I like the quote " A lot of things had happened in my life this spring and most of it , I realized was good. I didn't want to hit the reset button. I wanted to keep moving forward. " because it helps me forget about the past and just move o...more
Thirteen-year-old Olivia Hughes thinks she has her life figured out - even though she's only in eighth grade, she's an actress who's just landed a national ad campaign. Olivia's life is going well, even with her parents' recent divorce; the cute new guy at school seems to be noticing her, and she has some great friends. But all of this might change with one little thing: a zit that morphs into a full-blown case of acne and threatens her career, self-esteem, and relationships.
Despite the seemingl...more
Despite the seemingl...more
Zitface is a very relatable book because during the teen years, acne will constantly make you break out, at least, for some of us.
I can really relate to Olivia Hughes because when I first reached my teenage years, I would also break out. Olivia is in a different circumstance than I am because she is a star. She stars in commercials and appearance has everything to do with her career. As acne starts sprouting on her face, she goes to see a dermatologist. Olivia is good at starring in commercials...more
I can really relate to Olivia Hughes because when I first reached my teenage years, I would also break out. Olivia is in a different circumstance than I am because she is a star. She stars in commercials and appearance has everything to do with her career. As acne starts sprouting on her face, she goes to see a dermatologist. Olivia is good at starring in commercials...more
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Olivia doesn't belong to any extracurricular activities and doesn't really pay much attention to boys because she is too busy acting in commercials. When she gets a national campaign with Wacky Water Park, things start to change. One she meets a boy that she really like and two she starts getting acne. You might imagine acne and acting does not go together very weel, so she tries everything to get rid of the acne. Will she finds something that works? Will she get to continue acting in her big co...more
Olivia makes money off of her beautiful face since she acts in TV commercials. She’s the IT girl in school. To add to the excitement, a hot boy named J.W. is interested in her. Things turn for the worse when she develops a huge acne problem. She doesn’t have a few easily popped pimples, but deep-under-the-surface red acne. She lies to her friends by telling them she has some other medical condition. When her dermatological treatment doesn’t work, the truth comes out that she has a typical teenag...more
Pimples; acne are the dreaded terms used when bumps appear on your face and back and sometimes other places as well. They stand out like a continuous siren, flashing red and sometimes creating a mountain on your cheek, nose, forehead or chin; they do not care that they severely gross up your complexion or hurt like nobody’s business. They create a home on your skin and decide ‘hey, why don’t we create a community’......
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To read full review on my blog: http://sheknownasjess.blogspot.com/20...
realistic fiction - 2011 - ages 12 and up
I chose this book because of the cover. It was an easy read and I enjoyed it. But it isn't a book that I would reread. Olivia stars in commercials but starts suffering from very bad acne. I only had the occasional pimple so I can't really relate. These breakouts cost her her job and she finds out who her true friends are. She also struggles with her parents divorce and her father moving away but that gets resolved in the end. I knew she'd end up with Theo...more
I chose this book because of the cover. It was an easy read and I enjoyed it. But it isn't a book that I would reread. Olivia stars in commercials but starts suffering from very bad acne. I only had the occasional pimple so I can't really relate. These breakouts cost her her job and she finds out who her true friends are. She also struggles with her parents divorce and her father moving away but that gets resolved in the end. I knew she'd end up with Theo...more
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Zitface is a fresh, empathic and wonderful realistic read. If you read the plot's synopsis, you're probably thinking that this is just another coming-of-age-story. But Zitface is so much more than that.
First of all, I commend Emily Howse for successfully portraying, through Olivia's character, that serious acne breakout does not only affects one's mere physical appearance but also one's emotional status that could possibly lead to depression. I genuinely appreciat...more
Zitface is a fresh, empathic and wonderful realistic read. If you read the plot's synopsis, you're probably thinking that this is just another coming-of-age-story. But Zitface is so much more than that.
First of all, I commend Emily Howse for successfully portraying, through Olivia's character, that serious acne breakout does not only affects one's mere physical appearance but also one's emotional status that could possibly lead to depression. I genuinely appreciat...more
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**This Review is based on an ARC (Advanced Readers Copy). The final text/cover may be different!**
When I first saw this book, I immediately though, "THAT's the book for me!" because you know why? I severe acne problems too. No biggie. It's one of the the things of being a teen. Sure, it gets annoying and hideous even, but it's natural. So I was dying to get my hands on this book, and so the lovely people at Marshall Cavendish sent me...more
**This Review is based on an ARC (Advanced Readers Copy). The final text/cover may be different!**
When I first saw this book, I immediately though, "THAT's the book for me!" because you know why? I severe acne problems too. No biggie. It's one of the the things of being a teen. Sure, it gets annoying and hideous even, but it's natural. So I was dying to get my hands on this book, and so the lovely people at Marshall Cavendish sent me...more
It is a YA fictional contemporary novel (or MG?), I don't know if this is my 3rd or 4th book in this genre. Anyway, I am very honored to provide a review on this one. Shall we?
The Plot. The whole storyline is completely fictional but it targeted a realistic scene. Having acne is very annoying. And highlighting it in a book is pretty new for me. The truth is, I am pleased that this book is focused on a very issue of a typical ordinary teenager. Issues that actually occurred normally on a teenager...more
The Plot. The whole storyline is completely fictional but it targeted a realistic scene. Having acne is very annoying. And highlighting it in a book is pretty new for me. The truth is, I am pleased that this book is focused on a very issue of a typical ordinary teenager. Issues that actually occurred normally on a teenager...more
It’s no secret that a teen’s worst enemy (you know, after mean girls and final exams and parents and skinny jeans and, you know, all that other stuff) is acne. So when thirteen-year-old actress Olivia Hughes gets her first pimple, it’s no surprise that she pretends she’s having an allergic reaction rather than admit she has less-than clear skin. The thing is, even if it weren’t for the fact that she’s barely getting by as one of the cool kids and is desperately trying to keep the interest of the...more
Zitface was a unique and realistic debut that presents acne in a very believable way. At thirteen, Olivia Hughes has never so much as broken out before. She is popular at school, has a great group of friends, and the new guy JW is noticing her. Throw in the fact that she just secured a spot on the national Wacky Water ad campaign and her life is set. But then Olivia gets a pimple. And then another. And suddenly Olivia is suffering from full blown acne. The way people reacted to her and treated h...more
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If Olivia was standing beside me, she'd probably say "See how acne can ruin your life?" and point at the ones scattered all over her face, and I'd roll my eyes and pat her. To this day I get pimples, and I know for a fact that you break out, most of the time, because you are stressed. There's no getting away from it when Olivia is stressed out because she doesn't want to have acne, and that's why she's getting them.
Readers get sucked in to Olivia's life and the v...more
If Olivia was standing beside me, she'd probably say "See how acne can ruin your life?" and point at the ones scattered all over her face, and I'd roll my eyes and pat her. To this day I get pimples, and I know for a fact that you break out, most of the time, because you are stressed. There's no getting away from it when Olivia is stressed out because she doesn't want to have acne, and that's why she's getting them.
Readers get sucked in to Olivia's life and the v...more
ZitFace is a really good book by Emily Howse. it is about this girl named Olivia Hughes and she loves to be in commercials. She gets this really big opportunity to be in a water park commercial, but then Olivia has pupate and then every thing changes. She starts getting these zits on her face and she might not do the commercial. Olivia runs into lots of problems. Find out if Olivia can get past her Zitface.
I really like this book because there are a lot of real problems that can happen to a ever...more
I really like this book because there are a lot of real problems that can happen to a ever...more
I really liked this book I read like 2 times because I loved the ending. It's about this girl, Olivia, she wants to be an actress when she grows up. She have been auditioning for commercials. and when she got the part for this big commercial something comes up... she has an ace. Her face has pimples. In backstage she has a lot of makeup to cover up her ace. When she gets to school she has so many people staring at her.
Olivia Hughes acts in commercials while at the same time maintaining a semi-popular existence as a teenager at her high school. This all comes crashing down around her ears when she runs into a bout of fierce acne and soon enough she's fighting for her acting career as well as boyfriends and her social status.
Good story along the lines of The Winnie Years and The Earth, My Butt and Other Big Round Things. Answers the question of what's more important in a teenage girls life.. Quick read and tho...more
Good story along the lines of The Winnie Years and The Earth, My Butt and Other Big Round Things. Answers the question of what's more important in a teenage girls life.. Quick read and tho...more
Olivia is thirteen years old, and fabulous. She's the star of a new line of commercials, sh's this close to having an awesome boyfriend that all the other girls want, and her group of friends are just right for her. But when she gets her first zit, things start going dowhill. how Will she stay on top of such a dog eat dog world? She's not sure, but she's on the verge of finding out.
The characters of this book are young, and the content is so easy to read. I'd say this is for sixth grade and up,...more
The characters of this book are young, and the content is so easy to read. I'd say this is for sixth grade and up,...more
Olivia is a commercial actress who has dreams of becoming a real actor. Enter problem zits during her 8th grade year, and these are not the run of the mill zits. Even with help from a doctor, these zits are intense. Will Olivia be able to keep starring in commercials, date the most popular guy in school, and keep her friends, with her face (and back) breaking out?
Olivia is a very nice person and has it all beauty boyfriend actress but when she sees a zit in her face she gets a little freaked out but later realizes that this is bad and is worried that j.w (john Wayne)is going to break up with her and then her life is starting to turn upside down but in the end she learns a lesson........
I actually enjoyed this book very much. That's pretty hard for me to say because i'm a hard grader when it comes to rating books. Although it was super realistic and even entertaining, some parts were a little awkwardly put in and pretty "cheesy". But overall this book for very well written, and thought out!
As someone who has been called zitface (more than once!), I really enjoyed Emily Howse's debut novel. It's a realistic portrayal of how acne can affect one's self-esteem, even with the most down-to-earth people. A sympathetic read with a happy ending!
--Review by Lauren
--Review by Lauren
I loved this book. It's about a girl who is an actress but she's only in the 8th grade. She just got a new boyfriends and landed a nationwide campaign for a commercial. But then a small zit turns into a full case of acne. It's a really good book. I give it 5 stars!
Big Kid Reaction: I have mixed thoughts on this book. I picked it because my daughter (11) wants to read it, and I wanted to see what it was all about. With Olivia telling the story, it will help girls see themselves (and their dreams). I also liked how she learned more about herself and grew up. Still, Olivia's lying bugged me.
Pros: Girls who are self-conscious about themselves - particularly how they look - may find comfort in Olivia Hughes. The story is sophisticated enough for high school re...more
Pros: Girls who are self-conscious about themselves - particularly how they look - may find comfort in Olivia Hughes. The story is sophisticated enough for high school re...more
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