Relgemeier, R. (2010). Smile. New York: Graphix: an Imprint of Scholastic.
Smile details a year in the life of a early teen, in the format of a
graphic novel. Raina, the main character, is a nervous girl who falls
on the pavement and injures her teeth in the first part of the story.
Following her injury, she has her teeth fixed throughout the story,
which is a common theme. Her visits to the dentist, and all other types
of doctors dealing with this type of injury, seem painful and trying.
In the end, however, her teeth get fixed and she is back to looking
"normal". Throughout this time, she is faced with boy issues, body
issues, and friendship problems. She transitions from middle school to
high school and experiences typical teenage fears and angst.
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