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by Rex Ogle (Author), Dave Valeza (Illustrator)
Una novela gráfica divertida y reconfortante sobre las rupturas, la pubertad y cómo afrontar las amistades complicadas.
El primer día de séptimo grado, Rex encuentra un obstáculo en el camino: le ha salido un grano enorme en el medio de la frente. Y este es solo el comienzo. Lo que sigue es una batalla frustrante contra el acné, el olor corporal y otras vergüenzas de la pubertad. Aun tratando de sobrevivir en el umbral de la pobreza, Rex no puede permitirse el lujo de comprar los medicamentos para el acné o el desodorante que necesita, y los abusones están notando su incómoda transformación. Encima, las cosas se han puesto raras con sus amigos, lo que hace que Rex sienta que no puede hacer ni decir nada bien. Hasta ahora, el séptimo grado apesta!A funny, feel-good middle-grade graphic memoir about breaking out, battling puberty, and braving complicated friendships.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!Author Biography
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.
