Maises life is fairly standard up until her accident. Oct 08, 2015 in alyssa sheinmel s faceless, a freak accident robs maise of her face and her life as she knew it. Jan 18, 2016 summary characters 55 plot 45 style 55 setting 45 overall 45 quote no one will know that i used to be an athlete, that there used to be freckles on my nose, that i used to have a dimple in my left cheek. Where her nose, cheeks, and chin used to be, now there is. Sheinmel pages 346 released 7th january 2016 publisher chicken house rating 55 whilst out running early one morning maisie is the victim of a terrible accident. Solution this book is like your worst nightmare in the beggining. Instead, struggling with rage, grief, and loss of identity, maise push.
Faceless is an emotionally gripping novel about a girl who gets a face transplant and has to. The haunting of sunshine girl with paige mckenzie the stone girl. She has a boyfriend, a best friend, and parents who fight frequently. Alyssa sheinmels writing is so true, her characters so real, that they live on long after the last page is turned. I really liked the start of this book, as i noticed that itr actually started before her accident, rather than later, as most sobstory books do. Book trailer for faceless by alyssa sheinmel trailer by raegan m. Faceless by alyssa sheinmel is a book for young adults about grief and survival rayeedah ebrahim, 16, a pupil at horizon private school in abu dhabi, shares her thoughts about. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. I was more than thrilled to find out that i had won, and the book duly arrived in the post a few days later thanks, maximum pop. Faceless official book trailer by alyssa sheinmel youtube. She grew up in northern california and new york, and attended barnard college.
Theres no difference between an alyssa sheinmel and an alyssa b. I find myself almost hoping that there is going to be a sequel to faceless sometime in the future to provide a follow up on maisies life and give an. Faceless is a really good book that keeps you hooked from the moment you pick it up. It is a vivid, compelling, beautiful, immediate novel, and alyssa sheinmel s writing is so true, her characters so real, that they live on long after the last page is turned. I hope that what kind of girl will be released as an audiobook someday, but no plans at the moment. Faceless by alyssa sheinmel by hannah cason on prezi. Faceless book by alyssa sheinmel 3 available editions.
When maisie gets into a terrible accident, her face is partially destroyed. Mar 11, 2017 book trailer for faceless by alyssa sheinmel trailer by raegan m. Reviewed by samantha randolph posted october 9, 2015. This is a story of losing yourself, and the long, hard. Sep 29, 2015 faceless ebook written by alyssa sheinmel. Free download murder game ghostwalkers, book 7 by christine feehan ebook. Having your face gone, only having you lip skin an you real cheek flesh still there. Read online faceless by alyssa sheinmel ebook xca free. Overview faceless is an emotionally gripping novel about a girl who gets a face transplant and has to rediscover her identity. Maisie, her family, and her friends all live in a small community in california. There are no miraculous cures which take the pain away, no great moments of realisation. Alyssa sheinmel alyssa sheinmel is the author of second star and the coauthor of the series the haunting of sunshine girl, among many others. Faceless is a fictional, youngadult novel written by alyssa b. From alyssa sheinmel, the acclaimed author of second star, comes a gripping and gorgeously written tale of identity and love.
Sep 18, 2015 learn more about faceless and read an excerpt. Before, she knew who she was a regular girl who ran track and got good grades, who loved her boyfriend and her best friend. Alyssa sheinmel presents maisies recovery in what feels like a very truthful and sensitive way. Alyssa sheinmel author of what kind of girl, a danger to herself and others, faceless, and other books. While on a run one day, maisie gets into a terrible accident. Mar 21, 2016 books were running a competition to win a copy of this book, so naturally i entered. He drives maisie to group therapy, school, and home. Written by alyssa sheinmel, audiobook narrated by susankate heaney. Alyssa sheinmel is the new york times bestselling author of several novels for young adults including a danger to herself and others, faceless and second star. Alyssa sheinmel s writing is so true, her characters so real, that they live on long after the last page is turned. She is the coauthor of the haunting of sunshine girl and its sequel, the awakening of sunshine girl. Faceless by alyssa sheinmel is a book for young adults about grief and survival rayeedah ebrahim, 16, a pupil at horizon private school in abu dhabi, shares her thoughts about faceless.
When maisie is struck by lightning, her face is partially destroyed. Alyssa sheinmel is the new york times bestselling author of several novels for young adults, including a danger to herself and others and faceless. A hotburning electrical fire consumes her, destroying her face. The desire not to become a mere object of facial sellout does not just remain an aesthetic endeavor. Sixteenyearold maisie loves to run track, and she secretly loves her boyfriend, chirag, although she hasnt yet told him. I recommend you read it if you are okay with reading about medical treatments and details about them. Alyssa sheinmel author of what kind of girl, a danger to. And from a book with that storyline, i expected brilliantness. Mar 09, 2016 faceless by alyssa sheinmel has a particularly harrowing opening. Jan 07, 2016 alyssa sheinmel alyssa sheinmel is the author of second star and the coauthor of the series the haunting of sunshine girl, among many others. Faceless is gorgeous and wrenching, full of gigantic questions and even more gigantic answers about love, identity and appearance.
From alyssa sheinmel, the acclaimed author of second star, this is a lyrical and gripping novel that will challenge readers to think about how we create and define ourselves. A facial transplant is supposed to be the start of getting it all back, but doesnt come close to restoring normalcy to her life. One thing i liked about this book is it didnt spend a lot of time building up the prestory. Sheinmel, 9781910655191, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
From alyssa sheinmel, the acclaimed author of second star, this is a lyrical and gripping novel that will challenge readers to think about how we. Shes lucky enough to get a face transplantbut how do you live your life when y. From new york times bestselling author alyssa sheinmel, coauthor of the haunting of sunshine girl, comes a gripping and gorgeously written tale of identity and love. Alyssa grew up in northern california and new york, and currently lives and writes in new york city. Alyssa sheinmel is the bestselling author of several novels for young adults including a danger to herself and others and faceless. The book faceless is about a young girl called maisie, whos face gets partially burnt off in an electrical fire. Faceless has 3 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. In a way, the idea for faceless popped into my head long before i started writing iteven before my first book, the beautiful between, was published, i began making notes for a book about a girl who got into an accident that changed her face forever, who would discover how much of who she was was tied to what she looked like. Faceless by alyssa sheinmel paperback book the parent store.
She is the coauthor of the new york times bestselling novel the haunting of sunshine girl and its sequel, the awakening of sunshine girl. Alyssa sheinmel audio books, best sellers, author bio. Faceless is an emotionally gripping novel about a girl who gets a face transplant and has to rediscover her identity. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read faceless. This is a story of losing yourself, and the long, hard fight to find your way back. Alyssa sheinmel on writing about face transplants in faceless. From alyssa sheinmel, the acclaimed author of second star, this is a lyrical and gripping novel that will challenge readers to think about how we create and define.
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