Smile

Smile
by Raina Telgemeier
5/5 Stars
Reviewer: Sue
Rebecca Caudill 2013 Nominee

Summary:

This graphic novel about the author, Raina Telgemeier, is about her rather dramatic dental experience after her front teeth were severely injured when she was in sixth grade.  Falling when she was running into her house sets the scene for the whole book.  Not only does Raina have to deal with numerous dental procedures and surgeries, but she is also going through all the middle school and early high school experiences.

Review:

I really enjoyed this graphic novel!  It was fast paced and quite entertaining.  The descriptions of Raina’s dental work were presented in such a way that you could really empathize with the middle school, and then early high school, situations that she went through.  Some of it was hard not to wince at, but Raina was a real trooper.  The book ends on a positive note with Raina learning her new friends are true friends, and that when she smiles at someone, they smile back.  J