Smile by Raina Telgemeier

Smile
by Raina Telgemeier
(Review by Megan)


This is an epic book about a girl called Raina in sixth grade, who has a disastrous fall after a meeting at Girl Scouts, where she knocks out her two front teeth! Raina's life turns into a nightmare as the orthodontist gives her braces, embarrassing head gear, and fake teeth!

Turning into a teenager makes her life harder, as she grows interested in boys, goes to high school and gets spots...

I loved this book in all ways, especially how it is laid out like a comic book, with pictures and speech bubbles that makes it a more enjoyable read.

If you like Diary of a Wimpy Kid or Geek Girl you'll love this.

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 and 3/4 by Sue Townsend

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 and 3/4
by Sue Townsend

I first read this at about age 13, and re-reading it now I realise a) how much of the story I'd forgotten, and b)how much I'd probably not understood at the time!

Adrian's mother has an affair and leaves his dad, whose world falls apart - not helped when he loses his job and has to sign on. All this is happening to a pubescent 13 year old, who is keen on literature, poetry and love. In other words, an angst-ridden teenage intellectual. The book was originally written for adults and you can see why - both subtly funny and dark.