I like how the author, Raina writes about her going through middle school and braces. I enjoyed being able to relate to the story a bit myself. I would recommend this to people who like comics and might have gone through braces.
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 (3630)
Smile is about the author, Raina during high school and her teeth problems. After things like braces, Raina feels her teeth will never be normal.
This book, along with its sequel makes an excellent series!
Smile is the true story of a girl named Raina that has some teeth trouble after falling on her face destroying her smile. She goes through braces,retainers and procedures but her teeth never really look right. Will Raina ever get to smile again?
I liked this book because, the part when she knocks her teeth out. I really liked how some people could actually relate to how she has braces, goes to middle school, and stuff like that. I hope you read it!
This book is the BEST book that i have ever read! Me and my bestie read it together. I can relate to this so much! If you feel the same way, please like and reply!
This book may relate to some middle school girls. It is about a girl, who fell pretty badly and needs braces. She really doesn't want them because she is afraid that everyone will make fun of her.Please read the book!!!!
Smile is an absolutely stunning graphic novel, it has beautiful art work and a great story. It's a fast read it only took me about 2 hours to finish I didn't want to put it down. it's a great book about surviving middle school/ high school, dealing with bullying, and learning to love yourself. I recommend this book if you like graphic novels or just books with lots of illustrations and you want a quick read.
Let's start... Smile was a novel that I had fun reading. If your looking for a fun and light contemporary, graphic novel, then Smile is the one. I really loved how the author wrote about her life, that makes it HER story. (Literally) I loved Raina and Amara. I really loved their 'modern life'. The graphic novel is so gripping that you'll find yourself finishing it in one day and buying six copies at the end. In all, I really loved this graphic novel, it's light, funny, and full of love.
Smile is an AWESOME graphic novel! It is a great story, but what makes it even better, is that it is a true story! i definitely recommend it to anyone!