Smile
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2010 · Est. 1 hour read

Smile

Written and illustrated by Raina Telgemeier

Book #1 in the Smile series

A fall leads to dental drama and unexpected challenges for a sixth grader.

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224 pages· 8,270 words· Est. 1 hour read· GN410L
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Bookroo's summary

Raina's sixth-grade year takes a dramatic turn after a fall leaves her with dental woes. Navigating braces, surgery, and awkward headgear, she also faces a major earthquake, boy troubles, and unreliable friends. Can Raina find her way through the chaos and discover what truly matters? Dive into her journey of resilience and self-discovery.

From the publisher

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.

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (2010)
At a glance
Format
Pages
224
Words
8,270
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
GN410L
Themes & topics
The author & illustrator

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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~L
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
135787
Publication
Published
November 10, 2020
First published
February 1, 2010
Publisher
Graphix
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338740264
LCCN
2008051782

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