Nene Award
2016 · Children's Fiction · Nominee
About This Book
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, and 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.
This coming-of-age true story is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever been in middle school, and especially those who have ever had a bit of their own dental drama.
This coming-of-age true story is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever been in middle school, and especially those who have ever had a bit of their own dental drama.
Series Placement
Book 1
Awards
Golden Archer Award
2014 · Intermediate · Nominee
Nevada Young Readers' Award
2014 · Intermediate · Winner
Young Hoosier Book Award
2014 · Intermediate · Winner
Garden State Teen Book Award
2013 · Nonfiction · Winner
Kentucky Bluegrass Award
2013 · Grades 3-5 · Winner
Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award
2013 · Grades 6-8 · Winner
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award
2013 · Grades 4-8 · Winner
Young Reader's Choice Award
2013 · Intermediate/Grades 7-9 · Winner
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
2012 · Children's · Winner
Maine Student Book Award
2012 · Grades 4-8 · Winner
Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens
2011 · Ten to Fourteen · Recommended
Delaware Diamonds Award
2011 · Middle School · Nominee
Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award
2011 · Children's · Winner
Will Eisner Comic Industry Award
2011 · Teen · Winner
Cybils
2010 · Graphic Novel Elem/Mid · Finalist
Boston Globe-Horn Book Award
2010 · Nonfiction · Honor Book
