I stay in the woods

Where I'm excepted

And loved.

Where I'm wanted for me,

The person I truly am.

I stay in the woods

Where I'm respected

And cared for.

Where the pain I have

Can go away

I stay in the woods

Where I can smile and laugh,

after all I've been through.

You've just got to remember

It's okay to be different.

You can join me in the woods.

You're welcome to stay.

Chloe VS Gretchen

In the beginning of the story, Happyface is in madly in love with Chloe. He loves everything about her; her hair, her eyes, her smile, the way she laughs. EVERYTHING. Everything would've been ideal and great, if Happyface didn't have to move to Crest Falls. But most importantly, it would have been great if Chloe didn't reject Happyface and they lived happily ever after, but then the story would be cliche and boring. Instead, Happyface is dragged into his 2 bedroom apartment that he lives in with his mom. At first, he hates Crest Falls. He hates the people and the neighborhood. Worst of all, he hates his life. I'm sure everyone can relate to this. Hating life. Sometimes, you just do. It's almost naturally. He hates everything until, he goes to school. And spots a girl named Gretchen. He thinks that she is so pretty. She has a lot of features that Chloe has, which is a plus for him. She's like the Chloe that mighit except him.

Chloe was only featured in the book for like 15 pages. I, or any other reader, would not be able to learn much about Chloe, other than the fact that Happyface hates her. I'm not sure if everyone is like this, but whenever the main character hates someone, I hate that person too. Chloe seemed pretty average, to me. According to Happyface, she was the world.

After moving to Crest Falls, Happyface was depressed. That is, until he saw Gretchen on the bus. She was "beautiful, sitting in the light and reading her book." At first, she seemed like all of the others, ignored.

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Sometimes, The Cover Means A Lot.

I'm tried something new. Yesterday, to be exact. I went to our classroom library to check out a new book. It's always a challenge for me to find a book that I will actually enjoy reading. I usually go for Sarah Dessen - or "girly" books. However, this time I chose a book that I assumed I wouldn't love but would be able to "get by" with. This booked is called "Happyface". Happyface was written by Stephen Emond. It is supposed to be the journal of "Happyface"(the main character) and it feels like one. Mostly because there are pictures, and are documented as if there entries.

Before, I say anything else, I want to say that I find it strange that "Happyface" doesn't have a name. He's just called Happyface. Happyface is about a boy that is cool, in the present. But, in the past, he was a loser; "a resident of Lonelyland". This book takes you from when he didn't fit in to now, when everyone wants to be like him. So far, the only characters that have been introduced are Everett, (his older brother) his dad, and his mother. Everett, is "usually cool" but sometimes a "jerk". Everett always starts fights with "Happyface" and "usually" wins. "Happyface" believes that his dad wants him to be more like Everett. Chloe, is the last character that was brought up in the story. Even though, Chloe is his best friend, "Happyface" is in love with her. She's a "goddess" to her, but is too nervous to tell her.

The cover is what stood out to me. It's actually what caught my eye. Even though, I haven't been reading this book for long, I think that the cover of this book is very relevant to the story. In most cases, the cover is relevant. But what I liked about this cover is that, it wasn't right out there-you couldn't just figure it out by looking at it. Even though, in the picture shown above there is a happy face, there is a Book Cover that comes off and reveals a sad face. I think that this was done to show that beneath the smiles and happiness, "Happyface" is sad.