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Loading... Things Jolie Needs to Do Before She Bites Itby Kerry Winfrey
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Jolie's a lot of things, but she knows that pretty isn't one of them. She has mandibular prognathism, which is the medical term for underbite. Chewing is a pain, headaches are a common occurrence, and she's never been kissed. She's months out from having a procedure to correct her underbite, and she cannot wait to be fixed. Jolie becomes paralyzed with the fear that she could die under the knife. She and her best friends, Evelyn and Derek, decide to make a "Things Jolie Needs to Do Before She Bites It (Which Is Super Unlikely, but Still, It Could Happen)" list. Things like: eat every appetizer on the Applebee's menu and kiss her crush Noah Reed. But since when did everything ever go exactly to plan? Filled with humor, heart--and an honest look at today's beauty standards--Jolie's journey is a true feel-good story. No library descriptions found. |
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Characterization: Good
Recommend; Yes
Level: High School
Jolie has mandibular prognathism, AKA underbite. She is prepping for surgery to correct her jaw, but thanks to her family's obsession with worst-case scenario reality tv, Jolie believes she will die during surgery. More specifically, she will die before ever being kissed by her crush, Noah. Her two best friends, Evelyn and Derek help create a list of things Jolie needs to do before her surgery. This list fuels the novel's relatable plot as Jolie navigates a starring role in the school musical, going to birthing classes with her pregnant sister, dealing with the first kiss issue and realizing her beauty. This is a fun read! It is hilarious and relatable for many teens. ( )