The Thing About Georgie

By Lisa Graff

A boy with dwarfism faces new challenges as his family grows. What is Georgie's 'thing'?

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224 pages· 29,469 words· Est. 4 hour read

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Georgie Bishop, a young boy with dwarfism, navigates a world where everyone has their 'thing.' From a new sibling who might outgrow him to a school project with Jeanie the Meanie, Georgie confronts life's quirks and questions his own identity. As his mom's pregnancy progresses, Georgie wonders what truly defines him. Will he find his place in a world that seems to grow bigger every day? Discover the heartwarming journey of self-discovery and acceptance in Georgie's life.

From the publisher

Fans of Kate DiCamillo and R. J. Palacio will love The Thing About Georgie, a warm and humorous story starring an unforgettable young boy with dwarfism, from acclaimed author Lisa Graff. “An upbeat and sensitive look at what it’s like to be different, this novel will spark discussion.” (Booklist)As far as Georgie is concerned, everyone has a “thing.”The thing about poodles is that Georgie Bishop hates to walk them.The thing about Jeanie the Meanie is that she would rather write on her shoe than help Georgie with their Abraham Lincoln project.The thing about Andy’s nonna is that she kisses Georgie’s cheeks and doesn’t speak one word of English.The thing about Georgie’s mom is that she’s having a baby–a baby who will probably be taller than Georgie very, very soon.The thing about Georgie . . . well, what is the thing about Georgie?

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