The Thing about Georgie -- Lisa Graff

<p>Fans of Kate DiCamillo and Linda Urban will love <em>The Thing About Georgie</em>, a warm and humorous story starring an unforgettable young boy with dwarfism, from acclaimed author Lisa Graff. </p><p>As far as Georgie is concerned, everyone has a thing.</p><p>The thing about poodles is that Georgie Bishop hates to walk them.</p><p>The thing about Jeanie the Meanie is that she would rather write on her shoe than help Georgie with their Abraham Lincoln project.</p><p>The thing about Andy's nonna is that she kisses Georgie's cheeks and doesn't speak one word of English.</p><p>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.</p><p>The thing about Georgie . . . well, what is the thing about Georgie?</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Lisa Graff<br><b>Publisher:</b> HarperCollins<br><b>Published:</b> 08/26/2008<br><b>Pages:</b> 224<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.35lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.50h x 5.10w x 0.60d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780060875916<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 4.3<br><b>Point Value:</b> 5<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Middle Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>113399 / Thing about Georgie: A Novel<br><br><b>Award:</b> Maud Hart Lovelace Book Award - Nominee