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The Thing About Georgie
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?
224 pages, Paperback
First published January 30, 2007
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Lisa Graff
21 books503 followersLisa Graff is the critically acclaimed and award-winning author of the National Book Award nominee A Tangle of Knots, as well as Lost in the Sun, Absolutely Almost, Double Dog Dare, Umbrella Summer, The Life and Crimes of Bernetta Wallflower, The Thing About Georgie and Sophie Simon Solves Them All. Originally from California, she lived for many years in New York City and now makes her home just outside of Philadelphia.
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March 19, 2018
Georgie is a boy who has some struggles in life that most of us do not have to deal with, for example his baby sibling is almost as tall as him, would this make you irritated? Well for Georgie his size doesn't matter he accomplishes everything we can do, for example at school he participates in all activities, and to add to that he has to deal with friend issues! Georgie has been best friends with Andy, but now maybe Andy has found some new best friends. He is forced to hangout with Jeanie the Meanie even though she is basically his enemy. Will Georgie make his family and new sibling proud of his accomplishments?
I rated this book with 3 stars because it was absolutely amazing it really opened my eyes to how people deal with their disabilities I was truly inspired by this book The Thing about Georgie.
I rated this book with 3 stars because it was absolutely amazing it really opened my eyes to how people deal with their disabilities I was truly inspired by this book The Thing about Georgie.
August 9, 2016
Idealistic?
Yes.
Cleverly written?
Yes.
Worth reading?
Yes.
This book is required reading for 3rd graders coming into 4th and I am glad that we also "had" to read it. I was so sick and tired of hearing about long, complicated fantasy fiction books prevalent nowadays, and this cute book, written years before Wonder (but has some similar themes/issues running throughout), is a winner. It's low-tech, family/friends-centered, and the messages are plain as day, and I really enjoyed it! Don't want to give away a whole lot more, but it's a fairly easy read for a reader 9+, and even as an adult it's great to take a break every now and then and get back to wholesome books like this one!
Yes.
Cleverly written?
Yes.
Worth reading?
Yes.
This book is required reading for 3rd graders coming into 4th and I am glad that we also "had" to read it. I was so sick and tired of hearing about long, complicated fantasy fiction books prevalent nowadays, and this cute book, written years before Wonder (but has some similar themes/issues running throughout), is a winner. It's low-tech, family/friends-centered, and the messages are plain as day, and I really enjoyed it! Don't want to give away a whole lot more, but it's a fairly easy read for a reader 9+, and even as an adult it's great to take a break every now and then and get back to wholesome books like this one!
March 26, 2018
I liked The Thing About Georgie because it was different. It was my favorite Social Issues book I have read so far. The book was about Georgie who was very different from everyone else and he felt alone. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants something different but also quick to read.
May 15, 2009
The thing about Georgie is that he’s a dwarf and this makes it difficult for him to do things that you and I take for granted. It also means that people notice him and stare at him and sometimes make fun of him for being what he is. Georgie and Andy have been best friends since Georgie stood up to a bully who tried to make fun of Andy’s name (Andrea), but their friendship’s recently become a little strained because Andy has made another friend, Russ, and Georgie feels threatened and a little jealous. Georgie’s also off-balance because his parents have just informed him that they’re going to have a baby – who might turn out to be normal, who might turn out to be a great musician like they are, who they just might love more. If that weren’t enough for any one person to deal with, Georgie also has to be partners with Jeanie the Meanie for a school project, AND she signs him up to be Abraham Lincoln in their school play about the presidents.
Most kids go through a period where their friendships and alliances switch around a lot – while they meet new people and decide who they are and who they want to be. That’s what’s happening to Georgie, except that his particular insecurities are wrapped up in being a dwarf. Everyone finds something about themselves that they think isn’t “normal” and then wonders if anyone will ever appreciate them in spite of it. Georgie manages to have the tough conversation with his folks that reaffirms their love for him – regardless of his stature - and he and Andy find that they still want to be friends (and include Russ sometimes). Georgie even learns to appreciate Jeanie the Meanie – she is, after all, the only kid in school who has checked out the book from the library on dwarfism to learn what it’s like to be like Georgie.
This was realistic and well-told, and Georgie seems just like any other kid – except that there are certain things he can’t do because of the way his body works/his height. I’ve never read anything about dwarfism before, and never expected to find my information about it in a children’s fiction book. I’ll bet a lot of kids have never thought about what it might be like to be someone like Georgie. I’m not sure that they’ll be wild to hear his story, but it’s enough like their own that I’m sure some will open their minds and their hearts to him.
Most kids go through a period where their friendships and alliances switch around a lot – while they meet new people and decide who they are and who they want to be. That’s what’s happening to Georgie, except that his particular insecurities are wrapped up in being a dwarf. Everyone finds something about themselves that they think isn’t “normal” and then wonders if anyone will ever appreciate them in spite of it. Georgie manages to have the tough conversation with his folks that reaffirms their love for him – regardless of his stature - and he and Andy find that they still want to be friends (and include Russ sometimes). Georgie even learns to appreciate Jeanie the Meanie – she is, after all, the only kid in school who has checked out the book from the library on dwarfism to learn what it’s like to be like Georgie.
This was realistic and well-told, and Georgie seems just like any other kid – except that there are certain things he can’t do because of the way his body works/his height. I’ve never read anything about dwarfism before, and never expected to find my information about it in a children’s fiction book. I’ll bet a lot of kids have never thought about what it might be like to be someone like Georgie. I’m not sure that they’ll be wild to hear his story, but it’s enough like their own that I’m sure some will open their minds and their hearts to him.
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June 12, 2012
Georgie is a Little Person. He has one best friend and, now, that best friend seems to be drifting to spend more time with a tall-sized popular-type kid who Georgie is certain will join his long line of personal mockers. To make matters worse, Georgie's parents have a new diversion that challenges their love for him, as well, one that might remind them of their disappointment that Georgie cannot fulfill their musical aspirations they had in their child.
Just when it seems that things couldn't get any worse, he has to play a pint-sized rendition of the country's tallest president, Abraham Lincoln, in the school play!
Will Georgie lose everything before losing his pride?
The awesome chapter beginnings challenge the young reader to put themselves in Georgie's shoes. The chapters begin with a mystery narrator asking the reader to measure distances or try to do body contortions or write with bent fingers - all tasks that give greater insight to the difficulties faced by Little People. It really gives one pause. It is an important topic, and Graff has definitely approached the subject in a creative way.
(P.S. Am I mistaken that "dwarf" - the term used in this book is politically incorrect? On TLC, the Roloffs says it's "Little People".)
Just when it seems that things couldn't get any worse, he has to play a pint-sized rendition of the country's tallest president, Abraham Lincoln, in the school play!
Will Georgie lose everything before losing his pride?
The awesome chapter beginnings challenge the young reader to put themselves in Georgie's shoes. The chapters begin with a mystery narrator asking the reader to measure distances or try to do body contortions or write with bent fingers - all tasks that give greater insight to the difficulties faced by Little People. It really gives one pause. It is an important topic, and Graff has definitely approached the subject in a creative way.
(P.S. Am I mistaken that "dwarf" - the term used in this book is politically incorrect? On TLC, the Roloffs says it's "Little People".)
January 25, 2014
The thing about me is, I am plowing through 50 children's novels as a Battle-of-the-Books coach. And, I loved this one. While not a classic in the manner of Charlotte's Web or some of the others, it is well written, age appropriate (!), and teaches some nice lessons along the way. Georgie is a dwarf in 4th grade and is having some problems: his parent's are expecting a baby (will is be "normal"??), his best friend is becoming chummy with someone else, and he has to do a big school project with Jeannie Meannie. This book explores being "different," dealing with friendships and saying sorry, and realizing that mean kids usually have a reason they are mean. Likable and quick and good for some conversation with Ben, who also just read it.
January 14, 2021
My daughter was assigned this book in school so I read it too. I loved it. It's a terrific choice for readers around grades 4-6, learning about students who might look different, but who are smart, capable, and have ability. Georgie is a boy with dwarfism and the author does an excellent job of expressing his struggles and feelings honestly, without sounding like an adult trying to show us what to feel. Georgie is likeable. Many things that he says and does will resonate with all readers. I would highly recommend.
March 18, 2018
I really liked this book. The characters in the book were relatable and had complex relationships. You could put yourself in the main characters shoes and feel like you were there in the book. Also I liked how things turned out in the end.
October 13, 2019
4.5 stars
December 6, 2008
Would not have picked this one up except for it being on the Bluebonnet list. And wouldn't you know it ... I actually liked it. When I booktalked it to the kids I started off with them trying to reach their arm over their head to touch their ear (like the author describes in the opening chapter). Worked every time and the book has not been on the shelf since.
July 3, 2015
Love this one! Age appropriate, and without all the verbosity that comes with adults "thinking" as children.
Georgie comes to realize that he is not defined by one thing, and goes through growing pains and a questioning of identity. Themes of family, friendship, and to not judge a person by their looks -- or even first impressions.
Georgie comes to realize that he is not defined by one thing, and goes through growing pains and a questioning of identity. Themes of family, friendship, and to not judge a person by their looks -- or even first impressions.
March 20, 2018
This book was so good! I got really attached to the characters, and I thought it taught me a lot about the struggles that people like Georgie have that I'd never really thought about before. My favorite character was definitely Andy's grandmother! I also really liked the ending, though it wasn't really how I thought it would go.
October 14, 2010
This was a fantastic book. I usually don't like books when the main character is disabled but this one I liked a lot!
April 20, 2011
What is the thing about georgie? shoe laces? math races? icky girls? boys that hurl? dog fights? prety sights?....................................or does he have a thing?
February 1, 2016
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME BOOK!!!!!!
May 7, 2016
A very beautiful and sensitive story about a child who is different.
September 8, 2016
It tells you not to be mean to people and at school, Do not make fun of people, Respect them, be nice to your friends.
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November 16, 2020
I loved this book because when I found out that Georgie was a dwarf, it changed my perspective on the whole book, now I know how much effort he will use to get stuff on shelves, in the classroom and everywhere! I recommend this to my 5th grade class and Mr. Gottshalk and his class.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 4, 2025
4.25 - Final 5th grade read aloud was a great one about the importance of getting to know someone before forming an opinion
February 25, 2013
A while ago I wrote a blog post about a collection of books that shared what I thought of as "typical" kids. At that time I lamented that it was challenging to find boys portrayed as they are - rather than super goofy or foolish or afraid. I know that it's great to be able to laugh at yourself, but sometimes it would be nice to just be. A comment on that post led me to A Thing about Georgie.
The thing about Georgie Bishop is that he is a dwarf. He's in fourth grade. His best friend, might not be his best friend anymore and because of that he has to partner up with his worst enemy for the president project. Not only does he have to work with Jeanie the Meanie, his mom is going to have a baby - one that will grow up to be taller than Georgie and be able to do all the things it is impossible for Georgie to do.
Georgie's mom and dad play in the symphony. Before Georgie was born they had painted his room with a poem they had composed ending with: "Everyone is waiting for you - Only you complete our song." Until now Georgie had read that poem as a sign of their love. With the new baby coming Georgie began to see what a disappointment he was - he couldn't play an instrument - he could reach and he never would, but the new baby would. With this sad and angry thought Georgie can't seem to do anything right - ordinarily he'd ask for help, and share his concerns. But how can he share your darkest thoughts and secrets. Georgie doesn't and so he becomes sadder, angrier and more alone until he finds himself lost with his ex-best friend's grandmother and his enemy partner - and he so short he can't reach the coin slot of the pay phone has to be the one to undo the mess.
You'll learn about yourself as you read about Georgie. He's different, but he's also exactly the same. We all have some good and some bad and some in between. Yes, Georgie Bishop is a dwarf, but that's not the only thing!
This is another Lisa Graff (her first) book that you'll be glad you read! Go to her website to find out about Lisa, all her books and the recipes that come from them. I love how this book talks to you and shares information along with the story so you can better understand some of the things Georgie has to deal with. Things we don't even think about that he has to all the time. So what is the thing about you?
The thing about Georgie Bishop is that he is a dwarf. He's in fourth grade. His best friend, might not be his best friend anymore and because of that he has to partner up with his worst enemy for the president project. Not only does he have to work with Jeanie the Meanie, his mom is going to have a baby - one that will grow up to be taller than Georgie and be able to do all the things it is impossible for Georgie to do.
Georgie's mom and dad play in the symphony. Before Georgie was born they had painted his room with a poem they had composed ending with: "Everyone is waiting for you - Only you complete our song." Until now Georgie had read that poem as a sign of their love. With the new baby coming Georgie began to see what a disappointment he was - he couldn't play an instrument - he could reach and he never would, but the new baby would. With this sad and angry thought Georgie can't seem to do anything right - ordinarily he'd ask for help, and share his concerns. But how can he share your darkest thoughts and secrets. Georgie doesn't and so he becomes sadder, angrier and more alone until he finds himself lost with his ex-best friend's grandmother and his enemy partner - and he so short he can't reach the coin slot of the pay phone has to be the one to undo the mess.
You'll learn about yourself as you read about Georgie. He's different, but he's also exactly the same. We all have some good and some bad and some in between. Yes, Georgie Bishop is a dwarf, but that's not the only thing!
This is another Lisa Graff (her first) book that you'll be glad you read! Go to her website to find out about Lisa, all her books and the recipes that come from them. I love how this book talks to you and shares information along with the story so you can better understand some of the things Georgie has to deal with. Things we don't even think about that he has to all the time. So what is the thing about you?
June 27, 2012
I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars.
It was that good.
I know this isn't really my normal genre, but I have to say, I enjoyed it more than several of the YA paranormal books I've read recently. Lisa Graff is one of my new, favorite writers. Regardless of what is your favorite genre, you should give this story a try.
The Thing About Georgie is a story about a fourth-grade boy who happens to be a dwarf. The story is so real, the characters are so real, the struggles Georgie and his friends face are so real, that I felt like I was watching a documentary (kinda like that show on TLC - Little People, Big World) following Georgie around rather than reading a book. I absolutely LOVE the way the story is written. Most of it is from Georgie's perspective. His thoughts and feelings are so true for a fourth-grader...of any height. I never felt like he thought in a way too old for his age, or that he faced any problems a fourth-grader wouldn't be faced with. Even the secondary characters have things going on in their lives that you get glimpses of to help you better understand and feel like you know who they are. The thing I loved most about the book was when a narrator actually spoke to you, the reader. She tells you to do things: to compare yourself to Georgie, to what he can and can't do. I loved the interactivity; it really made you relate to Georgie as a person. And I loved at the end when you find out who that narrator actually was -- perfect!
You know, schools are constantly looking for new books for kids to have as required reading to help them broaden their understanding of the world and the people inhabiting it. I really think this would be a good book for teachers to utilize to help kids learn that just because someone looks different from you doesn't mean they are any different. We all have things to be happy about, even if they're small -- or huge. We all have struggles in life. We all have to learn to accept what difficulties life has given us, learn to deal with them - or outgrow them, and learn who it is we are meant to be. The Thing About Georgie is a great example of that experience wrapped up in a 42" package of awesomeness.
It was that good.
I know this isn't really my normal genre, but I have to say, I enjoyed it more than several of the YA paranormal books I've read recently. Lisa Graff is one of my new, favorite writers. Regardless of what is your favorite genre, you should give this story a try.
The Thing About Georgie is a story about a fourth-grade boy who happens to be a dwarf. The story is so real, the characters are so real, the struggles Georgie and his friends face are so real, that I felt like I was watching a documentary (kinda like that show on TLC - Little People, Big World) following Georgie around rather than reading a book. I absolutely LOVE the way the story is written. Most of it is from Georgie's perspective. His thoughts and feelings are so true for a fourth-grader...of any height. I never felt like he thought in a way too old for his age, or that he faced any problems a fourth-grader wouldn't be faced with. Even the secondary characters have things going on in their lives that you get glimpses of to help you better understand and feel like you know who they are. The thing I loved most about the book was when a narrator actually spoke to you, the reader. She tells you to do things: to compare yourself to Georgie, to what he can and can't do. I loved the interactivity; it really made you relate to Georgie as a person. And I loved at the end when you find out who that narrator actually was -- perfect!
You know, schools are constantly looking for new books for kids to have as required reading to help them broaden their understanding of the world and the people inhabiting it. I really think this would be a good book for teachers to utilize to help kids learn that just because someone looks different from you doesn't mean they are any different. We all have things to be happy about, even if they're small -- or huge. We all have struggles in life. We all have to learn to accept what difficulties life has given us, learn to deal with them - or outgrow them, and learn who it is we are meant to be. The Thing About Georgie is a great example of that experience wrapped up in a 42" package of awesomeness.
May 1, 2012
I read “The thing about Georgie” by Lisa Graff and I enjoyed it very much. I rated this book five stars because it was really fun to read. The suspense in the book mixed well with the sadness because of what Georgie felt and how the baby was growing. The things I loved of the book were its plot, the problems, and Georgie´s emotions. The plot had plenty of problems and I liked it, Georgie’s emotions changed many times, he felt furious, sad, happy and confused. Those were the reasons why I rated this book five stars.
“The thing about Georgie” is about a fourth grade kid named Georgie. He says that everybody has a “thing”. Well, Georgie’s thing is that he is only forty-two inches tall. Georgie has a best friend named Andy; he is Italian and also the best soccer player of the class. They have known each other for a very long time. Something that Georgie has to live with is Jeanie the Meanie. He has known her since he was five years old. She has always been mean to him and he hates her. During the story, Georgie and Andy have a dog walking business and they fight because Georgie gets jealous about Russ, Andy’s new friend, getting into their business. That makes him really mad, but what makes him even more furious is that his mother is going to have another baby, baby Godzilla as he calls it, that will be soon taller than him. Georgie needs to do a work with Jeanie the Meanie of Abraham Lincoln, she doesn’t do anything of her work but he overcomes it. Also, there is a school play of presidents, he wants to be George Washington but he finishes being Abraham Lincoln. At the end, Georgie is kind of a friend with Russ and we can say he doesn’t hate baby Godzilla anymore.
Can you guess what Georgie’s thing is?
“The thing about Georgie” is about a fourth grade kid named Georgie. He says that everybody has a “thing”. Well, Georgie’s thing is that he is only forty-two inches tall. Georgie has a best friend named Andy; he is Italian and also the best soccer player of the class. They have known each other for a very long time. Something that Georgie has to live with is Jeanie the Meanie. He has known her since he was five years old. She has always been mean to him and he hates her. During the story, Georgie and Andy have a dog walking business and they fight because Georgie gets jealous about Russ, Andy’s new friend, getting into their business. That makes him really mad, but what makes him even more furious is that his mother is going to have another baby, baby Godzilla as he calls it, that will be soon taller than him. Georgie needs to do a work with Jeanie the Meanie of Abraham Lincoln, she doesn’t do anything of her work but he overcomes it. Also, there is a school play of presidents, he wants to be George Washington but he finishes being Abraham Lincoln. At the end, Georgie is kind of a friend with Russ and we can say he doesn’t hate baby Godzilla anymore.
Can you guess what Georgie’s thing is?
November 28, 2012
The Thing About Georgie
Author: Lisa Graff
Summary: This book is about a boy called Georgie the problem about this boy is that he doesn't have something unique. Everybody has a thing except Georgie. Georgie is a dwarf because he is very small. Georgies mom is pregnant and Georgie its scared that the baby will be taller than him. Georgie can't do many things like some people.One day Georgie got mad with his best friend Andy, because of there job of walking dogs they alway fighted for who is walking what dog because Georgie hates walking poodles.They passed like a month without talking to each other. His best friend started walking dogs with Russ a kid Georgie hated, his best friend even did a big project with the Russ and Georgie had to do the project with the girl he hated Jeanie the Meanie. After a month later Georgie became friends with Andy again and with Russ he didn't hated him after all. Jeanie the Meanie doesn't help to much with project she prefers to right on her shoe.This book is great you should read it. I recommend this book to 5th or 6th graders. How do you think this book ends? read this book to find out.
Rate: I give this book 4 stars because it has some parts of suspense and i love that. In some parts is like you want to know whats going to happen next. This book is not too long or too short, i lot that. The thing that i love about this book is that is you are short like Georgie you can relate whit him, or if you have someone you know that is short you can also relate. Read this book is awesome!
August 5, 2018
Lisa Graff is one of my favorite middle grade authors, and I finally got a chance to read her first novel. Lovers of Wonder by R J Palacio would do well to read this earlier offering about difference. If kids are looking for read alikes to that one, Georgie's story is a perfect fit.
Told by a mysterious narrator who is revealed at the end, Georgie is navigating his life as a little person (in this 2006 story he is designated as a dwarf), with a good friend, but also a bully, Jeanie the Meanie, who taps him all class long with her pencil. But Georgie is also a regular kid and can be just as mean to his friend, Andy, when insecurity rears its ugly head.
Kids will recognize their feelings in Graff's story, and we get hints of why Jeanie is mean. There is forgiveness in abundance at the conclusion. And Georgie even comes to welcome his new sister to the family, despite him knowing she will surpass him in height.
It's a celebration of human nature. I really liked the narrator's "assignments" to the reader, as a way to help you understand what it's like to be Georgie. And then when you find out who the narrator is, it makes it all that more wonderful.
Highly recommended.
Told by a mysterious narrator who is revealed at the end, Georgie is navigating his life as a little person (in this 2006 story he is designated as a dwarf), with a good friend, but also a bully, Jeanie the Meanie, who taps him all class long with her pencil. But Georgie is also a regular kid and can be just as mean to his friend, Andy, when insecurity rears its ugly head.
Kids will recognize their feelings in Graff's story, and we get hints of why Jeanie is mean. There is forgiveness in abundance at the conclusion. And Georgie even comes to welcome his new sister to the family, despite him knowing she will surpass him in height.
It's a celebration of human nature. I really liked the narrator's "assignments" to the reader, as a way to help you understand what it's like to be Georgie. And then when you find out who the narrator is, it makes it all that more wonderful.
Highly recommended.
October 13, 2008
The thing about Georgie by Lisa Graff is about a kid with dwarfism. Dwarfism is when your body doesn't develope fully so you are very very short no matter how old you get. Georgie is an only child until he finds out his mother is pregnant. He starts worrying that his parents, both musicians, will like the baby better because it will be able to play instruments because it will be normal sized. He and his best friend Andy have a dog walking business where Georgie can only walk small dogs because he is small. But when Andy hangs out with Russ, Georgie get's really mad and they stop talking. Then Jeanie the Meanie won't leave him alone. Worst still, he get's paired with her on a project!!
The ending is very sweet and touching, but since that would spoil the whole book, I'm not telling you what happens.
Lisa Graff did a stupendous job on this book. All throughout the book, she tells you to do things then tells which things Georgie can and can't do. This book really shows the worries and fears but also the happy times of someone who is a dwarf. It is very touching and it puts you in the position to see life through someone else's eyes.
The ending is very sweet and touching, but since that would spoil the whole book, I'm not telling you what happens.
Lisa Graff did a stupendous job on this book. All throughout the book, she tells you to do things then tells which things Georgie can and can't do. This book really shows the worries and fears but also the happy times of someone who is a dwarf. It is very touching and it puts you in the position to see life through someone else's eyes.
October 20, 2010
The thing about me is I’m taller than most of my friend in the grade school
The thing about me is I really suck at sports
The thing about me is I can’t do butterfly stroke (truth is I can’t swim at all)
The thing about me is I don’t have a knack in music
The thing about me is I tend to let my mind running wild
The thing about me is I like slacking off and daydreaming
The thing about me is I’m not a girl of fashions
The thing about me is I’m glad I have a brother not a sister :p
sempat ngeduga kalo Georgie bakalan pake egrang pas jadi Abe, gak taunya... bikin terpingkal-pingkal. terharu banget pas baca puisi yang dibikin Georgie buat sang adik ini (ngingetin sama the worry tree karena sama2 dicat di kamar)
Were you born to be an artist?
Do you yearn to play the bass?
Do you want to be a swimmer?
Or study stars in outer space?
Are you dying to fly airplanes?
Do you long to be onstage?
Are you keen to be a gymnast?
Or write news for the front page?
Do you want to join the Yankees
And be known for catching flies?
Well, no matter what your talent,
We can’t wait to be surprised!
The thing about me is I really suck at sports
The thing about me is I can’t do butterfly stroke (truth is I can’t swim at all)
The thing about me is I don’t have a knack in music
The thing about me is I tend to let my mind running wild
The thing about me is I like slacking off and daydreaming
The thing about me is I’m not a girl of fashions
The thing about me is I’m glad I have a brother not a sister :p
sempat ngeduga kalo Georgie bakalan pake egrang pas jadi Abe, gak taunya... bikin terpingkal-pingkal. terharu banget pas baca puisi yang dibikin Georgie buat sang adik ini (ngingetin sama the worry tree karena sama2 dicat di kamar)
Were you born to be an artist?
Do you yearn to play the bass?
Do you want to be a swimmer?
Or study stars in outer space?
Are you dying to fly airplanes?
Do you long to be onstage?
Are you keen to be a gymnast?
Or write news for the front page?
Do you want to join the Yankees
And be known for catching flies?
Well, no matter what your talent,
We can’t wait to be surprised!
November 23, 2012
“The thing about Georgie” by Lisa Graff is a realistic fiction story about dwarfism. It takes place in Georgie’s house in present time. The characters of the story are Georgie, Jeanie, Andy, Georgie’s mom and dad, Andy’s mom, Andy’s grandma, Russ, Georgie’s baby sibling, and Georgie’s teacher. In this story there is an internal conflict, Georgie is a dwarf and is very different from everyone. His friendship changes because of it and it changes his ability to walk dogs and what kind of dogs he walks. The plot is, Georgie wants to keep Andy’s friendship and he works really hard to do so and keeps Andy’s friendship.
I really liked this book, because it is a very sweet book and a fast read. This book also really shows the perspective of a dwarf instead of the perspective of a person that is not a dwarf. Throughout the book Lisa Graff puts in different tasks to do and says “can you do it? Well Georgie can’t because he’s a dwarf.” Or she says “Well Georgie can do that.” I would rate this book a 5 star book. I would recommend this book to people who like quick reads or stories with some humor in them.
I really liked this book, because it is a very sweet book and a fast read. This book also really shows the perspective of a dwarf instead of the perspective of a person that is not a dwarf. Throughout the book Lisa Graff puts in different tasks to do and says “can you do it? Well Georgie can’t because he’s a dwarf.” Or she says “Well Georgie can do that.” I would rate this book a 5 star book. I would recommend this book to people who like quick reads or stories with some humor in them.
June 13, 2018
Lisa Graff has such a marvelous gift to capture and convey the perspectives and emotions of young people, and to portray those with various challenges and difficulties compassionately, realistically, and believably, without resorting to cliches or caricatures. This was evidently her first book, and she's written quite a few more since, but The Thing About Georgie is as good as any of the others we've read. It is a sweet story about a young boy who is a dwarf (only 42 inches tall), dealing with the challenges of friendships and the fact that his Mom is expecting another baby. Thanks to Lisa Graff's gift for crafting compelling stories, the focus is not so much on Georgie's height per se -- although that is obviously central to the story -- but the focus is on him as a person, on his feelings about a new sibling, on the navigating of his friendships and other difficult relationships, and on the way that different people ultimately have lots of different "things" (gifts, abilities, interests, opportunities) that make them unique and real and real. I loved it, and my young listeners did, too. Well recommended.
March 1, 2013
The Thing About Georgie is a novel by Lisa Graff about a fourth grade dwarf named Georgie Bishop. He is an only child and has a best friend named Andy. But when Georgie finds out his mom is having a baby--a baby who someday will be bigger than Georgie, his life goes crazy. His best friend replaces him with someone else, his parents seem to not care about him, and his arch-enemy, Jeanie the Meanie, has to work on a project with him. When it is time for the school play about presidents, he doesn't sign up to be anyone. But later that day, he sees his name on the board--next to Abraham Lincoln! Who ever heard of a dwarf playing a 6' 4" president? It turns out that Jeanie the Meanie signed him up to play Abe, and Georgie is furious! But the show must go on....
The Thing About Georgie is a great book that shows the struggles of dwarfism.
The Thing About Georgie is a great book that shows the struggles of dwarfism.
January 19, 2015
The thing about Georgie that is not listed in the synopsis is that he is a little person (or "dwarf," as they say throughout the book. And mostly his life is okay until all of a sudden it starts to fall apart.
First, his parents announce they're going to have another baby. And because Georgie is so short, he's pretty sure that his little sibling will be taller than him very quickly. And that's embarrassing. And THEN his best friend starts wanting to get a new friend, too. And what if Georgie and the new friend don't get along? Who picks Georgie over someone...well, normal?
This book was absolutely adorable (although I think Absolutely Almost is still my favorite). Lisa Graff has a way of teaching lessons without being super preachy, which I appreciate. (It's not fun to learn something when they make it super clear when you're having a Teachable Moment.)
I'm very excited that there are TWO books of hers coming out in May, and I'm also happy that I still have a couple more of hers on my Kindle to read.
Recommended.
First, his parents announce they're going to have another baby. And because Georgie is so short, he's pretty sure that his little sibling will be taller than him very quickly. And that's embarrassing. And THEN his best friend starts wanting to get a new friend, too. And what if Georgie and the new friend don't get along? Who picks Georgie over someone...well, normal?
This book was absolutely adorable (although I think Absolutely Almost is still my favorite). Lisa Graff has a way of teaching lessons without being super preachy, which I appreciate. (It's not fun to learn something when they make it super clear when you're having a Teachable Moment.)
I'm very excited that there are TWO books of hers coming out in May, and I'm also happy that I still have a couple more of hers on my Kindle to read.
Recommended.
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