{"product_id":"9780061972683_the-thing-about-georgie","title":"The Thing About Georgie","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFans 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An upbeat and sensitive look at what it's like to be different, this novel will spark discussion.” (Booklist)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs far as Georgie is concerned, everyone has a \"thing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe thing about poodles is that Georgie Bishop hates to walk them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe thing about Jeanie the Meanie is that she would rather write on her shoe than help Georgie with their Abraham Lincoln project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe thing about Andy's nonna is that she kisses Georgie's cheeks and doesn't speak one word of English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe thing about Georgie's mom is that she's having a baby—a baby who will probably be taller than Georgie very, very soon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe thing about Georgie . . . well, what is the thing about Georgie?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDealing with Change:\u003c\/b\u003e Georgie’s life is turning upside down. His best friend Andy seems to have a new best friend, and a new baby is on the way—one who will soon be taller than him.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Unlikely Friendship:\u003c\/b\u003e When Georgie is paired with \"Jeanie the Meanie\" for a school project, he thinks it’s the worst thing ever. He might just be surprised.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEmpathy and Understanding:\u003c\/b\u003e A heartfelt and humorous look at what it’s like to be different, navigate the challenges of fourth grade, and figure out what makes everyone unique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSelf-Acceptance:\u003c\/b\u003e As Georgie faces a school play he’s dreading and a world that wasn’t built for him, he starts to discover that his own \"thing\" is what makes him unforgettable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Lisa Graff","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47101769711765,"sku":"9780061972683","price":6.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/x750_ec8ab7d2-696f-4a5b-81e9-f25f1c51de43.jpg?v=1776992670","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780061972683_the-thing-about-georgie","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}