My Life in Smiley
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016 · Est. 2.5 hour read

My Life in Smiley

By Anne Kalicky

Part of the My Life in Smiley series

Max navigates middle school chaos with humor and smileys.

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208 pages· 19,651 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Max, an eleven-year-old in France, chronicles his first year of middle school in a diary filled with humor and smileys. From dealing with bullies to surviving a tough P.E. teacher, Max's journey is a rollercoaster of friendships, stage fright, and unexpected crushes. As he learns to navigate these challenges, Max discovers that no matter what life throws at him, it's all good. Dive into his world and see how he turns everyday chaos into laughter and lessons.

From the publisher

Follow the middle school misadventures of Max, as recorded in his hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid-style journal that is unconventionally illustrated with the internationally recognized emoticons of the SmileyWorld brand. Warning: Do not read before 2126! My Life in Smiley: It’s All Good is meant strictly for people of the future, chronicling the life and times of Max, an average eleven-year-old. Annoying siblings, stage fright, love at first sight–can you believe what kids in the 21st century had to deal with? Follow his illustrated diary as has embarks on a great journey–the first year of middle school in France. Max’s journal entries, humorous drawings, and colorful smileys recount his adventures in making new friends, dealing with bullies, and surviving a ruthless P.E. teacher. Along the way, Max starts to figure out how to interact with his peers, and he realizes that at the end of the day, no matter what life throws at him, it’s all good!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
208
Words
19,651
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
870L
Themes & topics
Books about being yourselfBooks about bullyingBooks about making friendsBooks about happinessBooks about self-discovery
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.9
F&P level
~U
AR points
3
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
197067
Publication
Published
April 3, 2018
First published
September 15, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781449489878

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