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.