Beskrivning
Public speaking phenom, Lexie, is on herway to represent her school at the Speech state finals, with dreams of reachingnationals. But that is before a freckle on her cheek turns out to be a rareform of melanoma, skin cancer, that requires surgery. Now, with a large scar onher face, her world changes and she no longer recognizes herself. Her confidence has vanished, herfriendships are changing and the very thing she has always loved—publicspeaking—now strikes terror into her heart. When a chance encounter turns intoan unexpected friendship, Lexie's feelings about her scar, and herself, arechallenged. Can she find a way to explore her ordeal with her ambitions forwinning the state Speech competition?A relatable and easy read for teenagers andyoung adults about overcoming obstacles, navigating friendships and finding outthat our worth is far more than just skin deep.
