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This autobiographical graphic novel is a good story for kids or teens who encounter medical or other situations that make them look or feel different. It's also just a good story, though, which is why this book is an important addition to library collections. A book that just "teaches a lesson" is a terrible waste, in most cases. This one is a good story, a fun one to read, as long as you're not squeamish about someone else encountering the ongoing pain of tight braces, and the other dental proc
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Telgemeier's graphic novel is an autobiographic graphic novel account of what her life in friends, family, school and dental work from grades six through ten.
On the day of her first trip to the orthodontist sixth grader Raina raced her friends from the car to her house when she tripped. There was a lot of blood, but nothing was broken, or so she thought -- until she opened her mouth. With her two front teeth knocked out, Raina has a lot more than just braces ahead of her! What follows in an acco ...more
On the day of her first trip to the orthodontist sixth grader Raina raced her friends from the car to her house when she tripped. There was a lot of blood, but nothing was broken, or so she thought -- until she opened her mouth. With her two front teeth knocked out, Raina has a lot more than just braces ahead of her! What follows in an acco ...more
I'm generally not a graphic novel fan, but this was very enjoyable. True story sharing a few life lessons along the way. Girls who enjoyed wimpy kids would enjoy this. I'm not to sure if it would cross over to boys as well.
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