In "Face First" by Priscilla Cummings, the story revolves around a young girl named "Maddie" who faces the challenges of adolescence and personal identity. After a traumatic incident involving a face injury, Maddie must navigate her insecurities and the social pressures at school. As she deals with the consequences of her injuries, she learns about resilience, friendship, and self-acceptance. With the support of her loved ones, Maddie discovers that true beauty lies beyond physical appearance and that inner strength is key to overcoming life's hurdles. The novel touches on themes of courage, perseverance, and the importance of self-love. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 197 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Econo-Clad Books, Div. of American Cos. , Inc. .

Priscilla Cummings is the author of the Chadwick the Crab series and fourteen other picture books, as well as eight novels for older children. She lives in Annapolis, Maryland.