Smile is a graphic novel about Raina's own life as a teenager. After Girl Scouts one day when she was eleven, Raina ran out of the car and she lost her two front teeth. She went through typically teenage problems such as acne and boys. Throughout the book, she had many struggles such as replacement teeth, braces, retainers, etc. She even went through an earthquake! However, she ended the book as a high school student and smiled because her teeth were fixed and everything seemed right.
Smile
By Raina Telgemeier
| Interest Level | Reading Level | Reading A-Z | ATOS | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grades 4 - 8 | Grades 1 - 5 | T | 2.6 | 8270 |
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 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.
Publisher: GRAPHIX
ISBN-13: 9780545132053
ISBN-10: 0545132053
Published on 2/1/2010
Binding: Hardcover
Number of pages: 224
Book Reviews (3625)
when droping a friend of from girl scouts she triped and lost a tooth and had to get braces. So she was afraid to be made fun of.
This book is interesting and fun. I liked it a lot becuase it is relatable to anyone going through middle school, or anyone who has braces! It's funny, and fun! I would recommend it to anybody!
I love that series i have all three
This book was so good!!! Its about a girl (again lol ;) who gets her teeth knocked out in a accident and she has to wear a bunch of headgear and stuff to fix that. She feels bad about herself and her friends tease her. She has to learn how to accept herself better. This book helps teens a lot.
I've read this book alot like 5 times or more than 5 times!
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raina telgemier is the best
Smile is a book about a middle school girl. Who is trying to be normal. But one day she trips and falls and knocks her front two teeth out. This changes her life she goes through tough friendships,an earthquake and a lot of teeth drama. Will she make it? Find out more when you read the book.
GREAT
I love this book