66 pages • 2 hours read
Alex GinoGeorge
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2015A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
George by Alex Gino is about ten-year-old George, who knows she is a girl despite being anatomically male. George dreams of playing Charlotte in the school play of Charlotte’s Web to reveal her true identity. Despite facing misunderstanding and bullying, she finds support from her best friend Kelly and ultimately gains a level of acceptance from her family, while beginning to openly express her true self as Melissa.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
George by Alex Gino is universally praised for its compassionate portrayal of a transgender child, delivering an important message on identity and acceptance. However, some critics feel that the secondary characters lack depth and the plot is somewhat predictable. Nonetheless, its significance as a groundbreaking story for younger audiences is undisputed.
Who Should Read George?
Readers who cherish heartfelt middle-grade novels exploring identity and acceptance will enjoy George by Alex Gino. Comparable to Wonder by R.J. Palacio and Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes, this book offers a touching, affirming story ideal for those aged 8-12 who seek inclusive, empathetic narratives.