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Nov 20, 2023punkfimble rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
You need to look at this book as character-driven, not plot-driven. The plot is light, only there as a backdrop for Melissa’s development, which is deep, thoughtful, and well-paced. Her story is about gaining confidence in who she is and…
Apr 17, 2023johnhollan75 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I read this book as part of a group challenge to explore frequently banned books. Immediately I was drawn into the story and found it to be very heartwarming. I have since shared it with many friends who are raising children who have…
Mar 22, 2023aurobhaga rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely marveluos! I love how they changed the title to Melissa, to honor the character! Shows the struggles of melissa and kids like her can relate! 5out of 5
Jul 16, 2022DaffoilReader rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
It's a great middle grade read in the same vein as books by Andrew Clements. Lovable characters, sweet story, and easily understandable. 4th-6th graders would be the best audience for it, but I had a great time reading it as an adult.
This was a great book to read. It's most suitable for younger kids, but anyone can read it if they want. Just pointing out that they have the wrong image, it should be either the “George” cover or the newer “Melissa” one instead of the…
Feb 22, 2022QuinnM_2 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is an excellent middle school read about a 5th grade boy that knows she is a girl and trying to navigate being transgender. I also enjoyed the author interview at the end of the book.
Feb 08, 2022Adventuresofafrenchreader rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A nice friendship story about a little boy named George who knows he's a she, but don't know how to tell his family and friends about it.
I feel this book is great to start a conversation on gender. It definitely offers food for thoughts:…
Feb 02, 2022dylankemp rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
George is a girl that everyone thinks is a boy.
Until she starts to tell them all, one by one.
This is a story of a 10 year old trans girl and part of her journey from George to Melissa.
It's a kids book, and an easy read, and probably…
Oct 23, 2021bxllet_readinq rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This was a fantastic book! It's an engaging and delightful! George has something for everyone at any age! Kelly is such an amazing and accepting character and George/Melissa is funny,smart,kind and a great role model for anyone who feels…
Jul 19, 2021fantasyqueen rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Totally endearing story.
I have first hand knowledge of how it feels to know that one is different at an early age. I was 8 when I first realized I preferred the company of other boys and of course I had no idea what that was called until…
Nov 19, 2020IntrovertReader rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Ten-year-old George loves the book, Charlotte’s Web, so when her class puts on a stage production, she is desperate to play the role of Charlotte. The only problem is that everyone sees George as a boy but George knows in her heart that…
May 16, 2020muffinpopcorn rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Really liked this book even though from the title I did not expect what the story ended up being . Sweet story and certainly gives perspective on how the person trapped in the wrong gender body feels and thinks . Would recommend this book .
George may have the body of a boy, but inside she knows that she is a girl. After her fourth-grade class finishes reading Charlotte’s Web, they prepare to stage a theatrical production of the story, and George wants more than anything to…
Mar 15, 2020IndyPL_MollieB_Archive rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
George wants to play the role of Charlotte in the school play, but her best friend Kelly earns the role. George's teacher stresses there are too many girls who want to play the role, and it wouldn't be fair to cast George in it.
At…
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