{"product_id":"four-eyes-a-graphic-novel-9781338574975","title":"Four Eyes: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA humorous and heartwarming middle-grade graphic memoir about fitting in, facing bullies, and finding the right pair of glasses.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSixth grade isn't as great as Rex thought it would be. He's the only kid who hasn't had a growth spurt, and the bullies won't let him forget it. His closest friend is unreliable, at best. And there's a cute girl in his class, who may or may not like him back. With so much going on, everything is a blur -- including Rex's vision! So when he discovers that he needs glasses, and his family can only afford the ugliest\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003epair in the store, any hope Rex had of fitting in goes completely out of focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this true coming-of-age story, Rex has his sights set on surviving sixth grade, but now he's got to find a way to do it with glasses, no friends, and a family that just doesn't get it!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRex Ogle is the author of \u003ci\u003eFree Lunch\u003c\/i\u003e, recipient of the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults. His original graphic novel series, Four Eyes, is based on the highs and lows of his middle-school years growing up in Texas. Under the pen name Rey Terciero, he authored \u003ci\u003eMeg, Jo, Beth, and Amy\u003c\/i\u003e as well as \u003ci\u003eSwan Lake: Quest for the Kingdoms\u003c\/i\u003e. Before becoming a full-time writer, Rex worked as an editor in New York for many years and championed a number of licensed titles, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eStar Wars: Jedi Academy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSecret Hero Society: Study Hall of Justice\u003c\/i\u003e, and Neil Patrick Harris's \u003ci\u003eThe Magic Misfits\u003c\/i\u003e. Rex now writes full time from his home in California. When he's not busy writing, Rex can be found hiking with his dog, playing \u003ci\u003eMario Kart\u003c\/i\u003e with his friends, or reading a new favorite book. Learn more about Rex at rexogle.com. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eDave Valeza grew up in Covina, California, after emigrating with his family from Manila, Philippines. Pursuing his love of drawing, Dave earned a bachelor's degree in illustration and a master's degree in sequential art. He's a passionate visual storyteller, and he especially loves drawing people, fashion, and technology. In his spare time, Dave enjoys biking and doodling around Savannah, Georgia, where he lives with his husband, cat, and dog. Find out more about Dave and his work at davevaleza.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Graphix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50597202624786,"sku":"9781338574975","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4cc9cc11-80e4-4d02-865f-866e4f1240f3.jpg?v=1737295431","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/four-eyes-a-graphic-novel-9781338574975","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}