Summary
Kevin’s acne is horribly, hideously bad. Can a risky treatment fix his face — and his entire life? A witty and sharply observed debut.
Fifteen-year-old Kevin has acne, and not just any acne. Stinging red welts, painful pustules, and massive whiteheads are ruining his life. In an act of desperation, he asks his dermatologist to prescribe him a drug with a dizzying list of possible side effects — including depression — and an obligatory monthly blood test. But when he meets Ale…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781536204384 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1536204382 |
| Author: | Matt Burns |
| Publisher: | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Imprint: | Candlewick Press,U.S. |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 368 |
| Release Date: | 16 June 2020 |
| Weight: | 536g |
| Dimensions: | 28mm x 148mm x 217mm |
| Audience Age: | 14 |
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Critics Review
Kevin’s conflicts and uncertainties will resonate; the plethora of penis jokes and pimple anecdotes belies a surprising amount of pathos in this voice-driven debut. –Publishers Weekly Online
Kevin’s conflicts and uncertainties will resonate; the plethora of penis jokes and pimple anecdotes belies a surprising amount of pathos in this voice-driven debut.
—Publishers Weekly Online
Matt Burns
Matt Burns grew up in Alpharetta, Georgia and wrote this book in New York. He currently works as an animation producer in New York City.
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