Four Eyes: A Graphic Novel
A humorous and heartwarming middle-grade graphic memoir about fitting in, facing bullies, and finding the right pair of glasses.
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 hiim back. With so much going on, everything is a blur -- including Rex's vision! So when he discovers that he needs glasses, and his family can only afford the ugliestpair in the store, any hope Rex had of fitting in goes completely out of focus.
In this true coming-of-age story, Rex has his sights set on surviving sixth grade, but now he's got to find a way to do it with glasses, no friends, and a family that just doesn't get it!
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 224
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Graphix
Language: en
ISBN: 9781338574968
Creator Bio
Rex Ogle and Dave Valezawho are the dynamic duo behind the acclaimed graphic novel, Four Eyes. Ogle, a children's book author and former editor at Scholastic, has a gift for storytelling that has captured the hearts and minds of young readers. His previous works include Free Lunch, a memoir about growing up in poverty, and Aiden Tyler, Quaran-teen, a middle grade novel about a boy navigating the challenges of the pandemic. Valezawho, an artist and illustrator, brings Ogle's words to life with his unique and captivating illustrations. Together, they have created a powerful and poignant coming-of-age story that explores themes of family, friendship, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. With their combined talents and passion for storytelling, Ogle and Valezawho are a force to be reckoned with in the world of graphic novels.
