Dave Valeza – illustratör

A humorous and heartwarmingmiddle-grade graphic memoir about fitting in, facing bullies, andfinding the right pair of glasses.  Sixth grade isn't as great as Rex thought it would be. He's theonly kid who hasn't had a growth spurt, and the bullies won't lethim forget it. His closest friend is unreliable, at best. Andthere's a cute girl in his class who he can't stop thinking about.With so much going on, everything is a blur –including Rex'svision! So when he discovers that he needs glasses, and his familycan only afford the ugliest pairin the store, any hope Rex had of fitting in goescompletely out of focus.In this true coming-of-age story, Rex has his sights set on survivingsixth grade, but now he's got to find a way to do it withglasses, no friends and a family that just doesn't get it!   A beautiful coming-of-age graphic memoirIncludes heartwarming and funny arcs that perfectly portraysthe highs and lows of schoolPerfect for children aged 8+

From Rex Ogle and Dave Valeza,the creators of FourEyes, comes the secondbook in this humorous and heartfelt middle-school memoir trilogy.  It's time to face facts!  On the first day of seventh grade, Rex encounters a bump in theroad – a big angry pimple right in the center of his forehead.And this is only the beginning of his problems. What followsis a frustrating battle with stubborn acne, body odour, and otherembarrassments of puberty. Still struggling with a home life edgingon the poverty line, Rex can't afford to buy the acne medicationor deodorant he needs, and bullies are noticing Rex's awkwardtransformation. On top of it all, things have gotten weird withhis friends, making Rex feel like he can't do or say anything right.So far, seventh grade stinks!   A beautiful coming-of-age graphic memoirIncludes heartwarming and funny arcs that perfectly portraysthe highs and lows of schoolPerfect for children aged 8+