Skin - (Rhiza Shorts) by Deborah Kelly (Paperback)

About the Book

"Lexus Collins just earned a spot in the state finals for public speaking. But when a tiny freckle on her cheek turns out to be a melanoma the surgery leaves her with a large scar. Now her confidence has vanished and she doesn't recognise herself anymore. She doesn't want to be seen, let alone speak in public ever again. After a chance encounter turns into an unexpected friendship, Lexie's feelings about her scar - and herself - slowly begin to change"--

Book Synopsis

Public speaking phenom, Lexie, is on her
way to represent her school at the Speech state finals, with dreams of reaching
nationals. But that is before a freckle on her cheek turns out to be a rare
form of melanoma, skin cancer, that requires surgery. Now, with a large scar on
her face, her world changes and she no longer recognizes herself.

Her confidence has vanished, her
friendships are changing and the very thing she has always loved--public
speaking--now strikes terror into her heart. When a chance encounter turns into
an unexpected friendship, Lexie's feelings about her scar, and herself, are
challenged. Can she find a way to explore her ordeal with her ambitions for
winning the state Speech competition?

A relatable and easy read for teenagers and
young adults about overcoming obstacles, navigating friendships and finding out
that our worth is far more than just skin deep.