{"product_id":"smile-graphic-novel","title":"Smile Graphic Novel - Raina Telgemeier","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eSmile - Raina Telgemeier (Graphic Novel)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSmile\u003c\/i\u003e is a classic, #1 \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"23\"\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling graphic memoir that has become a defining work in middle-grade literature. Based on Raina Telgemeier’s own life, the story is a relatable, funny, and sometimes painful look at the transition from elementary to high school, centered around a significant dental trauma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003ePlot Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eSixth-grader Raina just wants to be a normal girl, but everything changes one night after Girl Scouts when she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth. What follows is a years-long ordeal of grueling dental work, including surgery, embarrassing braces, and even headgear. On top of her dental drama, Raina must navigate a major earthquake, confusing boy troubles, and friends who turn out to be not-so-friendly. It is a story of finding the strength to get through awkward phases and discovering what it truly means to smile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelatable \"Cringe\" Moments:\u003c\/b\u003e Captures the universal awkwardness of middle school with a perfect balance of humor and sincerity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExpressive Artwork:\u003c\/b\u003e Telgemeier’s clean, bright, and highly expressive illustrations make the emotions of the characters immediately accessible and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThemes of Resilience:\u003c\/b\u003e Beyond the dental focus, the book explores self-esteem, the courage to stand up to \"frenemies,\" and the importance of finding one's own path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePioneer of the Genre:\u003c\/b\u003e Widely credited with sparking the modern explosion of popularity for middle-grade graphic memoirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAuthor\/Illustrator:\u003c\/b\u003e Raina Telgemeier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Graphic Novel \/ Memoir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTarget Age:\u003c\/b\u003e 8–12 years (Grades 3–7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAwards:\u003c\/b\u003e Eisner Award for Best Publication for Teens; Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Condition:\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; Gently used, excellent condition.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ready Kids Canada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43705872187457,"sku":"B260798","price":8.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/2499\/6673\/files\/6D9257A1-7D18-4D41-BA98-25ED61425817.jpg?v=1775387274","url":"https:\/\/readykidscanada.com\/products\/smile-graphic-novel","provider":"Ready Kids Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}