Copyright: 2010
Raina's life is topsy-turvy, beginning with her need for braces. Right before she gets them, though, Raina knocks out both of her front teeth while racing her friends home, and needs much more dental and orthodontic work than before.
Not only does Raina have to endure surgery, pain, and more treatment, but she survives a major earthquake, and finds friends who actually care about her.
This was one of the novels I could not put down, and read it all in one afternoon. Smile is a graphic novel with a happy and fun-to-read edge to it. This is kind of a girl's book, but I was touched to learn that it was actually a true story that the author herself lived through. I'd definitely recommend this one, and look forward to reading it again one day.
To Read Not to Read
