Books / Kids' Books / Friendship, Family & Growing Up / Friendship /

Melissa (previously published as GEORGE)

Alex Gino
  • Front cover

Melissa (previously published as GEORGE)

Alex Gino
$23.99
$23.99 $0.00
Final Sale. No returns or exchanges.
Oversized: This item will be shipped by appointment through our delivery partner.
Overweight: This item will be shipped by appointment through our delivery partner.

Digital download

Immediate access in your Kobo library

Deliver to

In stock online. Free shipping on orders over $49

Buy online, pick up at Bay & Floor

Free pick up today

Find it in store

Out of stock

Found in: Young Readers ages 9-12, Fiction Ages 9-12

Check nearby Stores

Earn 120 plum points and save more with plum Rewards. Learn more

View full details

Overview

9-12 YEARS208 PAGESENGLISH
Promotional Details

Others Also Bought

Previous
Next

Overall rating: 4.625 / 5 from 8 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Summary topics

Review topics: ["book","read","story","george"].

Review highlights

Reviews

Excellent book on a very important topic

"This was an excellent simple book about a topic that is so very important. It brings up great discussions and is a great way to introduce the idea that everyone deserves to be safe and be themselves."

— Mickeyg (5/5)

Should be required reading for humans

"I can't say enough about this book. It flies by in a single sitting (it is a YA book technically) and tells a poignant, real story with no sentimentality but sweet honesty. Highly recommend."

— Katie W. (5/5)

Innocent and Poignant

"I couldn't decide what to read so I finally picked up this ARC that I've had sitting around for over a year. This was a very sweet book about a transgender child that I devoured in one sitting. The storytelling was well done and I loved George. This book should be recommended reading in elementary schools."

— Stacey (4/5)

Recommended for young and old

"This book will speak to any reader who has ever struggled with questions of identity and coming of age. Young readers will identify with George's struggles to be true to herself and to be respected and accepted for who she is. Adult readers will revisit that time in their lives and perhaps gain fresh insight into the young people around them. My only reservation about this book is that if the reader hasn't previously read Charlotte's Web, some aspects of the story are less meaningful."

— MrsT (4/5)

Great!

"This book should be required reading for young adults; I'm lot's of kids can relate to George."

— MLouise (4/5)

Wonderful book.

"George is a book that everyone should read. Well. . . almost everyone. If you haven't read Charlotte's Web yet, you should wait, read that one first, and then pick up a copy of George."

— Sarah (5/5)

LOVE LOVE

"I loved this novel very much. i think many young kids can relate to George and they can have someone to look up to and i think that is the most beautiful thing Alex Gino has done."

— Em07 (5/5)

Lovely book

"This is a very heartfelt story about a struggle that is REAL for many of our students and children. Readers will feel connected to George, as she endures the challenges of being who she really is. Definitely a good read!"

— Debb (5/5)

Q&A

  • Appropriate for: Ages 9-12 Years
  • Published date: May 17, 2022
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 208
  • Publisher: Scholastic Canada Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781338843408
  • Dimensions: 5.778" W x 0.793" L x 8.531" H
Praise for Melissa:Winner of the Stonewall AwardWinner of the Lambda Literary AwardA Children's Choice Book Award"Profound, moving, and -- as Charlotte would say -- radiant, this book will stay with anyone lucky enough to find it." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review"Warm, funny, and inspiring." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewPraise for You Don't Know Everything, Jilly P!:"Gino's sophomore effort is every bit as affecting and important as their first." -- School Library Journal, starred review"Necessary and rewarding." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewPraise for Rick:"An important, innovative, well-plotted book that invites a large readership." -- Booklist, starred review"Enlightening and important." -- School Library Journal, starred review

Alex Gino is a tutor and volunteer in LGBTQI centers in Oakland, California. George is his first novel.

You May Also Like

Previous
Next

Recently Viewed