Georges has to learn to stand up to Safer and say no. He meets a new friend there named Safer, who ropes him into some activities he doesn't feel good about. Georges has moved from a house he loves into an apartment he's not too thrilled about. Rebecca Stead makes it fun, and funny, by including all the strange character traits and habits that make people memorable. If we let the truth come out, we just might find that people want to help us, not reject us.Įven if you care nothing at all about the message, the story is just plain fun to read. And sometimes we lie to ourselves for the same reasons. What Georges learns is that sometimes when people lie and misrepresent themselves, they do it out of fear and shame, not because they are bad people. ![]() The message in this story is subtle, and it's just as valuable for grown-ups as it is for youngsters. I found it easier to follow and more entertaining. ![]() I liked this one better than When You Reach Me. This was such a treat, and I'm grateful to Random House for sending me a review copy.
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