A Face First

A Face First tells the poignant story of Kelley, a twelve-year-old girl whose life is irrevocably altered by a severe car accident. She wakes up to find her face and body badly burned, initiating a long and painful journey of skin-graft operations, grueling physical therapy, and the emotional challenge of wearing a plastic mask. The book delves deep into her physical suffering and, more profoundly, her struggle with identity, self-confidence, and how she will face the world with her changed appearance. It's a powerful narrative about resilience, family support, and the courage to find strength within. This book is best suited for readers aged 8-12, despite the broader publisher age range, due to its mature themes and chapter book format.

After a catastrophic automobile accident, twelve-year-old Kelley wakes up to find her face and body severely burned. To recover, she must suffer through skin-graft operations, painful dressings, and hand exercises that seem akin to torture. Worst of all, she must wear a plastic mask so that her facial skin won't grow back puffy and hard. How will she ever face the world again?