When She Was Good

The Missing Girl

A Brief Chapter in My Impossible Life

You Have a Match

How I Lost You

Emmy & Oliver

The Crazy Man

But Then I Came Back

Babyface by Norma Fox Mazer is a young adult novel that tells the story of a teenage girl named Kenna, who is struggling with her self-image and the pressures of adolescence. After a car accident leaves her with a scar on her face, Kenna becomes obsessed with her appearance and how others perceive her. She withdraws from her friends and family, feeling isolated and different. Throughout the book, Kenna grapples with her insecurities and learns to accept herself, understanding that true beauty comes from within and that her worth is not determined by her physical appearance. The novel explores themes of self-acceptance, resilience, and the journey to self-discovery.

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