'About this title' may belong to another edition of this title. Light reading before moving on to the snark and thongs of Louise Rennison's Georgia Nicholson books. While descriptions of Olivia's various treatment methods lean toward didactic rather than enlightening, her melodramatic first-person narration sums up the transition from preteen to teen and the onset of puberty. J.W.'s freshman cousin, Theo, who has rheumatoid arthritis, helps her find perspective and self-acceptance. At first blaming the acne on a spider bite and then allergic reactions, Olivia must not only learn to admit that she has acne but that her career could be over forever. Marshall Cavendish, 2011 - Juvenile Fiction - 202 pages. She just landed a national ad campaign that should get her noticed. Just when you think every possible teen affliction has been covered in young adult literature, along comes Howse's debut novel about the perils of acne.

She knows what she wants to do with her lifebe an actress. Her agent is pushy, her workaholic dad has relocated after her parents' divorce, her regretful mother tries to relive missed opportunities through Olivia's acting and Olivia has regular tiffs with her once-best friends. Zitface Emily Howse, Kate Reinders (Reading) 3.88 492 ratings98 reviews Want to read Buy on Amazon Rate this book Thirteen-year-old Olivia Hughes has always considered herself a lucky girl. Thirteen-year-old Olivia Hughes has always considered herself a lucky girl. Her dermatologist suggests reducing stress, but that's not likely. She's just sealed the deal on a national advertising campaign to be the next Wacky Water Girl, and J.W., the hottest eighth-grader, has finally noticed her. She's finally started her period, and her face begins to erupt at the worst possible time. Severe acne can be painful and embarrassing to any teen, but the situation is especially calamitous for 13-year-old TV-commercial actress Olivia Hughes.

Zitface by Emily Howse