Public speaking phenom, Lexie, is on her
way to represent her school at the Speech state finals, with dreams of reaching
nationals. But that is before a freckle on her cheek turns out to be a rare
form of melanoma, skin cancer, that requires surgery. Now, with a large scar on
her face, her world changes and she no longer recognizes herself.
Her confidence has vanished, her
friendships are changing and the very thing she has always lovedâpublic
speakingânow strikes terror into her heart. When a chance encounter turns into
an unexpected friendship, Lexie's feelings about her scar, and herself, are
challenged. Can she find a way to explore her ordeal with her ambitions for
winning the state Speech competition?
A relatable and easy read for teenagers and
young adults about overcoming obstacles, navigating friendships and finding out
that our worth is far more than just skin deep.
Les mer
When a freckle on her cheek turns out to be a rare form of melanoma, surgery leaves fourteen-year-old Lexie with a large scar. Suddenly, her confidence has vanished, her friendships have changed and the very thing she has always lovedâpublic speaking. A relatable and timely story for teenagers and young adults about overcoming obstacles
Les mer
When a freckle on her cheek turns out to be melanoma requiring surgery, Lexie is left with a scar. With it, her confidence vanishes.
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781761112454
Publisert
2025-04-02
Utgiver
Vendor
Rhiza Press
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
AldersnivĂĽ
Y, 03
SprĂĽk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
128
Forfatter