Books published by Marie d'Abreo

Teenage life has so many problems! Supercharged hormones, overnight pimples and social anxiety... to name a few. Sometimes Lily wants the whole process of growing up over and done with. Well, be careful what you wish for.

Lily's school camping trip comes with a few challenges. Bunking with an eclectic bunch of girls, hiking chop-busting trails, figuring out her crush's mixed signals... Even the toughest Girl Guide might wish she'd stayed home, doing her toenails and eating cupcakes. To make matters worse, Lily's tormentor is back with a vengeance.

Book one of the Beautiful series introduces children and teens to the inner critic. High schooler, Lily, gets a lot of messages about what it means to be a successful and desirable woman in today's world. It seems like the bottom line is, you've got to have gorgeous looks, a winning personality... and a cute boyfriend to prove it. Beautiful: A trip through the looking glass takes us on a poignant and comical journey through the inner and outer voices we all struggle with. And Lily's ultimate discovery about the true nature of life itself. Graphic novel. For ages 9 and up.It sucks to have big, frizzy hair and a decidedly average body, when you really want to have model good looks and a cool boyfriend. That's why Lily's on a mission to get beautified, or at least get a red-hot makeover. And the attention of her crush. Now if she could only stop that pesky unwanted visitor from messing with her plans!