Pizza Face

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Age Range
8+
Release Date
July 02, 2024
ISBN
978-1338574999
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A funny, feel-good middle-grade graphic memoir about breaking out, battling puberty, and braving complicated friendships.
It's time to face facts!

On the first day of seventh grade, Rex encounters a bump in the road -- a big angry pimple right in the center of his forehead. And this is only the beginning of his problems. What follows is a frustrating battle with stubborn acne, body odor, and other embarrassments of puberty. Still struggling with a home life edging on the poverty line, Rex can't afford to buy the acne medication or deodorant he needs, and bullies are noticing Rex's awkward transformation. On top of it all, things have gotten weird with his friends, making Rex feel like he can't do or say anything right. So far, seventh grade stinks!

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Relatable Graphic Novel for Tweens
Overall rating
 
5.0
Plot
 
5.0
Characters
 
5.0
Writing Style
 
5.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
 
5.0
Rex Ogle is back with a sequel to his wildly popular graphic novel Four Eyes. Pizza Face continues to follow teen Rex as he navigates middle school friendship drama, puberty, bullying, and family relationships.

What I Liked: Having two boys of my own, I am glad that there is a graphic novel that realistically portrays puberty and changes to your body, such as acne, body odor, hair, and voice changes. Rex struggles with acne, hence the name Pizza Face, and the way he is teased by his classmates is something that I'm sure readers can relate to. In addition to the physical changes puberty brings, the emotional turmoil is realistic and well-depicted. Rex is constantly angry and resentful of his mom as he feels she isn't doing enough to help him get rid of his acne. Rex feels ashamed that his family doesn't have the money for deodorant and he buys his clothes at the Goodwill. Young readers will be able to relate to these issues. The graphic novel format enhances the story and conveys Rex's emotions well.

Pizza Face is a humorous graphic novel that is a must-read for tweens and teens who will be able to relate to this coming-of-age story.
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