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 | Beautiful by Marie D'Abreo, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters