Melissa
Melissa
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Melissa

Written by Alex Gino
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8 - 12
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224
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Apr 19, 2022
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BE WHO YOU ARE.When people look at Melissa, they think they see a boy named George. But she knows she’s not a boy. She knows she’s a girl.Melissa 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. Melissa 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, Melissa comes up with a plan. Not just so she can be Charlotte – but so everyone can know who she is, once and for all.

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friendshipbullyingLGBTQmiddle schoolsex and gender

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781338843415
    Publication Date
    April 19, 2022
    Publisher
    Scholastic Press
    Page Count
    224
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years

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