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A review by arielrichardson
Happyface by Stephen Emond
4.0
I LOVED the artwork. I thought it was well integrated in to the story and in to the layout of the book. It was diverse in style and had emotional depth.
Happyface is the story of a boy who has a traumatic event happen in his life, and how he deals with it. When he moves and has to start at a new school, he decides to put on a "happyface" in an effort to make friends, and not let his past dictate his present. But even the best of us can only wear a smile for so long...
This would definitely appeal to a much older fan of Wimpy Kid. There is drinking, references to drugs and sex, and some intense family stuff, so it is not for the younger reader. I really appreciated that Happyface has real emotional depth and life lessons, unlike Wimpy Kid.
Happyface is the story of a boy who has a traumatic event happen in his life, and how he deals with it. When he moves and has to start at a new school, he decides to put on a "happyface" in an effort to make friends, and not let his past dictate his present. But even the best of us can only wear a smile for so long...
This would definitely appeal to a much older fan of Wimpy Kid. There is drinking, references to drugs and sex, and some intense family stuff, so it is not for the younger reader. I really appreciated that Happyface has real emotional depth and life lessons, unlike Wimpy Kid.