George

Reviewed by: Kristin Taylor - Biddeford high School, Biddeford, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 10, 2016

Review

To his friends, family and the world George is a boy, but to 10 year old George, she is a girl. George is afraid to tell everyone that he is a she even her best friend, Kelly.

The school is putting on the play "Charlotte's Web" and George and Kelly both rehearse the lines for Charlotte. When it is George's turn to audition, she goes right into Charlotte's lines and her teacher reacted by asking George if this was a joke. Devastated, George drops out of the play and works backstage. Meanwhile her mother has discovered her girl magazines hidden in her closet -- George tries to explain, but her mother brushes it off.

All through out the story, George refers to himself as a she and that does not fluctuate. The story is well written and a pleasure to read. Even though the main character is only 10, she knows who she is and wants to change. A must for middle school and even high school libraries. You feel for George from the moment you start reading and you'll love the end!

This book is meant for anyone who loves a good story, transgender issues and a happy ending!

Overall Book Score: excellent