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zapkode's review against another edition
5.0
{My Thoughts} – Any child that has ever questioned whether they are truly a boy or a girl should read this book. It’s thought provoking, it’s brilliantly written and it touches base on a topic often overlooked in books.
George is a ten year old boy that believes he’s a girl. At school they have a play and he auditions for a girl part, his teacher not being understanding makes him feel uncomfortable. It takes him awhile to come to terms and tell his best friend Kelly. Then he tells his mom and his brother. In the end he finally feels like he belongs in his own skin.
This book is one way in which a transgender child can learn to accept them self. It’s one way in which they can gain they understanding that it’s okay to be different, that society can adapt. This book is one I think every child should read. Transgender, gay, bisexual, etc. Whatever they are, even straight I think it could help them gain an understanding of how not everyone is meant to be the person they were born to be and that’s okay.
This book made it seem fairly easy to come out, in reality for George it may have been easier then one would think, but he still dealt with a rude teacher, bullies, an upset parent, understanding sibling, teacher and best friend. It’s hard to determine what others will think in such a situation, but I’d hope that most would have the common sense to be nice and accepting. Those that are different have it hard enough without others adding problems they don’t need to have to deal with.
This is a must read book by all definitions and I highly recommend it. I especially recommend it for all children that aren’t comfortable with who they are and think they are different or know they are different.
George is a ten year old boy that believes he’s a girl. At school they have a play and he auditions for a girl part, his teacher not being understanding makes him feel uncomfortable. It takes him awhile to come to terms and tell his best friend Kelly. Then he tells his mom and his brother. In the end he finally feels like he belongs in his own skin.
This book is one way in which a transgender child can learn to accept them self. It’s one way in which they can gain they understanding that it’s okay to be different, that society can adapt. This book is one I think every child should read. Transgender, gay, bisexual, etc. Whatever they are, even straight I think it could help them gain an understanding of how not everyone is meant to be the person they were born to be and that’s okay.
This book made it seem fairly easy to come out, in reality for George it may have been easier then one would think, but he still dealt with a rude teacher, bullies, an upset parent, understanding sibling, teacher and best friend. It’s hard to determine what others will think in such a situation, but I’d hope that most would have the common sense to be nice and accepting. Those that are different have it hard enough without others adding problems they don’t need to have to deal with.
This is a must read book by all definitions and I highly recommend it. I especially recommend it for all children that aren’t comfortable with who they are and think they are different or know they are different.
thejadedhippy's review against another edition
5.0
an almost flawless book that i wouldn't hesitate to give to any child in my life
vivizinha's review against another edition
5.0
This was so cute and I loved it so much, I wish we could see more of Melissa and the rest of her story. I cried of emotion at the end.
orbitingmars's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
tashanslone's review against another edition
5.0
This book is a very important read. I feel like Alex Gino dives deep into the struggles of what a transgender child feels. It's a simple read that allows the reader to relate to the character George/Melissa. Ideally, I would like for all transgender stories to go this way however, it's not always the case. I read some reviews of stereotypes that surround the book. As bad as the world is, girls can easily take on boy hobbies than it is for boys to take on girl hobbies. I have a boy, he's 13 has longer hair than most of the girls in his class. Although he isn't transgender he has been assumed a girl. I feel like society stereotypes are harder on boys rather than the "tomboy" girls.
taz3159's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
asaph95's review against another edition
4.0
I received this book from Scholastic in exchange for an honest review.
George came in the post today (the book, not the person!), I opened it immediately and started reading it. I didn't put it down until I finished it. Okay, it wasn't that hard as it's a relatively short middle-grade book, but it still took a few hours to read! I enjoyed every part of it, it was such an adorable read, it made me frown and it made me smile and I loved all of it.
Full review on my blog!
http://originalbooker.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/george-alex-gino.html
George came in the post today (the book, not the person!), I opened it immediately and started reading it. I didn't put it down until I finished it. Okay, it wasn't that hard as it's a relatively short middle-grade book, but it still took a few hours to read! I enjoyed every part of it, it was such an adorable read, it made me frown and it made me smile and I loved all of it.
Full review on my blog!
http://originalbooker.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/george-alex-gino.html
m_bell0428's review against another edition
5.0
"George" by Alex Gino is the story of a child who knows she is a girl, but everyone believes she is a boy. In the story, George tries out for the role of Charlotte in "Charlotte's Webb" to prove to everyone once and for all that she is really a girl. George goes through all of the mental challenges of a transgender person: dealing with body dysmorphia, the ridicule of others, and her own personal struggles with being transgender. I believe this story is an in-depth representation of the realities of being transgender. Unfortunately, since this is a banned book I cannot use it in the classroom, but if I could, I would use this book to teach that everyone is different and that we should accept and love everyone for who they really are, not who they appear to be.
tholmz's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0