George / Alex Gino.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780545812542
- ISBN: 0545812542
- ISBN: 9780606401401
- ISBN: 0606401407
- ISBN: 9780545880060
- ISBN: 0545880068
- ISBN: 9781536408423
- ISBN: 1536408425
- Physical Description: 195 pages ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Scholastic Press, 2015.
- Copyright: ©2015
Content descriptions
General Note: | "Previously published as George." -- Front cover. "Hey folks, just a reminder that I made a huge mistake in the title of my first book, GEORGE. That is a name my MC never wants to hear again. She is fictional and it's in the narrative for a reason, but the title could have been just about anything different. I'm sorry, Melissa."--Tweet from the author, @lxgino, December 2, 2018 "Just a reminder that you officially have my permission to correct your copy of Melissa's Story ... #SharpieActivism"--Tweet from the author, @lxgino, July 1, 2021 "Alex Gino debuts new title and cover for groundbreaking trans novel." Publisher's Weekly, October 28, 2021. https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/87750-alex-gino-debuts-new-title-and-cover-for-groundbreaking-trans-novel.html |
Formatted Contents Note: | Machine generated contents note: ch. I Secrets -- ch. II Charlotte Dies -- ch. III Acting Is Just Pretend -- ch. IV Anticipation -- ch. V Auditions -- ch. VI Taken -- ch. VII Time Drags When You're Miserable -- ch. VIII Some Jerk -- ch. IX Dinner at Arnie's -- ch. X Transformations -- ch. XI Invitations. |
Summary, etc.: | "When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she's not a boy. She knows she's a girl. George thinks she'll have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlotte's Web. George really, really, REALLY wants to play Charlotte. But the teacher says she can't even try out for the part ... because she's a boy. With the help of her best friend, Kelly, George comes up with a plan. Not just so she can be Charlotte--but so everyone can know who she is, once and for all"-- Provided by publisher. |
Target Audience Note: | Grades 3-7. Middle School. 790 Lexile. |
Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader 5.0. Reading Counts! 5.2. Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.0 4.0 176832. Reading Counts RC 3-5 5.2 8 Quiz: 66404. |
Language Note: | Text in English. |
Awards Note: | Stonewall Book Award, Mike Morgan and Larry Romans Children's Literature Award, 2016. NCTE Charlotte Huck Award for Outstanding Fiction for Children Recommended Book, 2016. Rainbow Book List Award, 2016. Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2016. Lambda Literary Award, 2015. |
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Genre: | Children's stories. Fictional Work LGBTQ YA. Transgender fiction. School fiction. Social problem fiction. Novels. Romans. School stories. |
Available copies
- 36 of 37 copies available at Bibliomation. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Silas Bronson Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 37 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Silas Bronson Library - Waterbury | S J FIC GINO, A (Text) | 34005100427102 | Storage | Available | - |
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George
From George George reached the end of Charlotte's monologue and was ready for the dialogue with Wilbur that followed. But George didn't hear her cue. She opened her eyes. Ms. Udell was frowning, and a thick crease had formed across her forehead. "George, what was that?" she asked. "I . . . ," started George, but there were no words to finish the sentence. "I . . ." "Was that supposed to be some kind of joke? Because it wasn't very funny." "It wasn't a joke. I want to be Charlotte." George's voice sounded much smaller now that she was speaking her own words. "You know I can't very well cast you as Charlotte. I have too many girls who want the part. Besides, imagine how confused people would be. Now, if you're interested in being Wilbur, that's a possibility. Or maybe Templeton--he's a funny guy." "No, thanks. I just . . . I wanted . . ." Excerpted from George by Alex Gino All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.