The Thing about Georgie - Lisa Graff

In this poignant story peppered with comedy, a new author creates an unforgettable character in nine-year-old Georgie Bishop, who struggles to grow up when he isn't getting any taller. \n \nFans of Kate DiCamillo and Linda Urban will love The Thing About Georgie, a warm and humorous story starring an unforgettable young boy with dwarfism, from acclaimed author Lisa Graff. \n \nAs far as Georgie is concerned, everyone has a thing.\n \nThe thing about poodles is that Georgie Bishop hates to walk them.\n \nThe thing about Jeanie the Meanie is that she would rather write on her shoe than help Georgie with their Abraham Lincoln project.\n \nThe thing about Andy's nonna is that she kisses Georgie's cheeks and doesn't speak one word of English.\n \nThe thing about Georgie's mom is that she's having a baby--a baby who will probably be taller than Georgie very, very soon.\n \nThe thing about Georgie . . . well, what is the thing about Georgie?\n