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A humorous and heartwarming middle-grade graphic memoir about fitting in, facing bullies and finding the right pair of glasses
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Sixth grade isn't as great as Rex thought it would be. He's the only kid who hasn't had a growth spurt, and the bullies won't let him forget it. His closest friend is unreliable, at best. And there's a cute girl in his class who may or may not like him back.
With so much going on, everything is a blur—including Rex's vision! When he discovers that he needs glasses and his family can only afford the ugliest pair in the store, any hope Rex had of fitting in goes completely out of focus.
In this true coming-of-age story, Four Eyes, Rex has his sights set on surviving sixth grade. However, now he's got to find a way to do it with glasses, no friends, and a family that just doesn't get it!
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Four Eyes by Rex Ogle is widely praised for its engaging depiction of middle-school challenges, including bullying and fitting in while dealing with familial pressures. Critics highlight the expressive artwork by Valeza and Szymanik, commending its ability to capture emotional nuances, and compare its style to beloved graphic novelists like Raina Telgemeier. This thoughtfully rendered narrative, set in the 1990s, is recommended as an excellent addition to middle school libraries and a relatable read about loneliness and change.
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ISBN: 9781338574968
Publisher: Scholastic US
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 11 May 2023
Country: United States
Imprint: Scholastic US
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 202.0mm
Weight: 400g
Pages: 224
About the Author
Rex Ogle is an award-winning author of more than a hundred books for kids, including his memoirs Free Lunch (winner of the YALSA award for Excellence in Nonfiction), Road Home (a Michael L. Printz Honor and Stonewall Honor book), and Four Eyes and Pizza Face, both illustrated by Dave Valeza. Under his pseudonym Rey Terciero, he has also penned graphic novel retellings such as Meg, Jo, Beth, & Amy; Northranger; and forthcoming Dan in Green Gables. Born and raised in Texas, Rex now lives in Los Angeles, where he writes every day. He still wears glasses, picks at his pimples, and can't stop eating cake. Learn more about Rex and his books at rexogle.com.
Dave Valeza grew up in Covina, California, after emigrating with his family from Manila, Philippines. Pursuing his love of drawing, Dave earned a bachelor's degree in illustration and a master's degree in sequential art. A passionate visual storyteller, he especially loves drawing people, fashion, and technology. In his spare time, Dave enjoys cooking, reading, and sketching in Savannah, Georgia, where he lives with his husband and family. Find out more about Dave and his work at davevaleza.com.
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