Melissa
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015 · Est. 4 hour read

Melissa

By Alex Gino

Melissa must reveal her true self to play Charlotte in the school play.

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224 pages· 29,107 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Melissa knows she's a girl, but everyone sees a boy named George. Desperate to play Charlotte in the school play, Melissa faces a teacher's refusal. With her friend Kelly's help, she devises a plan to show the world her true identity. Will Melissa's courage be enough to change perceptions and claim her role on stage?

From the publisher

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.

Awards

The E.B. White Read Aloud Honor (2016)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
224
Words
29,107
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about bullyingBooks about LGBTQBooks about middle schoolBooks about sex and gender
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Publication
Published
April 19, 2022
First published
August 25, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338843415

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