"Babyface" by Norma Fox Mazer tells the story of a teenage girl named Joan who struggles with her identity and self-esteem, particularly regarding her appearance. When she becomes involved with a boy who is captivated by her looks, Joan must grapple with the complexities of love, acceptance, and the societal pressures surrounding beauty. As she navigates friendships, family dynamics, and her burgeoning relationship, Joan discovers deeper parts of herself beyond her exterior, ultimately learning the importance of self-acceptance and the true meaning of beauty. The novel explores themes of adolescence, authenticity, and the impact of looks on relationships. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Avon Flare .

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 167 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2015 by Open Road Media Teen & Tween .

Norma Fox Mazer (1931-2009) grew up in Glens Falls, New York, in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. Norma was praised for her portrayal of characters with realistic problems and relationships that pull them out of struggles. Her books have received many awards, including a finalist for the National Book Award, a Lewis Carroll Shelf Award, the Christopher Medal, a Newbery Honor, and The Edgar.