Smiles To Go is a light coming of age novel with a sum of 248 pages written by Jerry Spinelli. The story is centered around a teenage chess champion named Will Tuppence, whose life goes through countless ups and downs that come with adolescence. Whether its friendships, budding love life, or an irritating younger sister, the narrative dramatizes issues related to the always changing nature of time and the overcoming of inner demons. These random events eventually light a new understanding and appreciation of life, relationships, and self.
The beauty of this story is in its simplistic nature. It may not be the most elaborate of reads, but the journey of the character is still captivating as it centers around everyday struggles that most audiences can relate to. Many readers can identify with being a teen and coming to terms with the world around them. Dealing with relationships in and outside of the home, testing and forging bonds, and coping with an onrush of powerful emotions are all common situations that everyone has experienced at one point or another.
The reader can't help but feel a profound sense of gratitude and peace after reading this novel. The storytelling compels readers to take a step back and to take everything in around them. Enjoyaing the simple things in life can lead to a greater appreciation for what has been given and what is to come. -- Ben Verayo
By the title of this book, I assumed it would be a light-hearted adventure. One of the strong points of this book appears to be its relatability, and I think a lot of people can benefit from seeing their own problems from another person’s point of view. This definitely looks like a good book.
ReplyDeleteThe book seems relatable and shows the reality of a teen's life. This shows the struggles of a teen and the path they take to overcome the internal and external problems that they may have.
ReplyDeleteWow I really enjoyed reading your review. This book seems like an easy read and very relatable as a teenager myself coming up into adulthood. Thanks for sharing. I might pick it up over the summer.
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