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Happyface


By Stephen Emond

Full Description

Just put on a happy face! Enter Happyface's journal and get a peek into the life of a shy, artistic boy who decides to reinvent himself as a happy-go-lucky guy after he moves to a new town. See the world through his hilariously self-deprecating eyes as he learns to shed his comic-book-loving, computer-game playing ways. Join him as he makes new friends, tries to hide from his past, and ultimately learns to face the world with a genuine smile. With a fresh and funny combination of text and fully integrated art, Happyface is an original storytelling experience.

About Author

Stephen Emond is the creator of Emo Boy, which ran for twelve issues and two collections with Slave Labor Graphics. He also won a national contest for his comic strip series Steverino, which ran for several years in his local Connecticut newspaper. You can find him at www.stephenemond.com. This is his first novel.

Speak Up: Reviews

Critical Praise

Our Hip Scouts review Happyface:

Happyface was a great book! You are captured every detail of his journal as if you were experiencing it yourself. This book makes you think twice before you put labels on to other people before you actually get to know who they are.
-Ally 18

Happyface is a fun and witty book that is sure to put a smile on your face. It is written in a journal style so that makes it very interesting and appealing the eye. This book reminds us that it's okay to forgive and forget and lets us know that if you are you, you are perfect. The fact that Happyface remains faceless lets you know that anyone could be in this situation.
-Janine, 13

Happyface reads as though you’re sneaking a peek at a classmate’s journal. And in doing so, it tells the honest story of a family’s troubles and a boy who just wants to move on and fit it. An honest story about a boy who hides behind lies and a smiling face – what could be better!
-Kara, 15

Little Brown and Company
Category:
JUVENILE FICTION
Format:
HARDCOVER BOOK
Subformat:
YOUNG ADULT
Publish Date:
3/1/2010
US/Can Price:
$16.99/$19.99
ISBN:
9780316041003
Pages:
320
Size:
5-1/2" x 8-1/4"

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