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'Things Jolie Needs to Do Before She Bites It' by Kerry Winfrey follows the story of Jolie Peterson, a sixteen-year-old girl dealing with mandibular prognathism, also known as an underbite. As Jolie prepares for corrective surgery, she creates a list of things she wants to do in case something goes wrong, leading her to step out of her comfort zone and discover more about herself. Throughout the book, Jolie navigates self-acceptance, love, grief, changing friendships, and taking chances in life, all while learning valuable lessons about inner beauty and personal growth. The writing style is described as light, funny, and packed with heartfelt emotions, offering a charming and witty narrative that keeps readers engaged from start to finish.
From The Publisher:
Kerry Winfrey's funny and honest YA novel, Things Jolie Needs to Do Before She Bites It
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.
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