With great courage, Polonsky's debut novel reminds us with much sensitivity that we are all unique and deserve to become who we are meant to be."- Booklist His new friends allow him to find the courage to become who "she" really is, and we are privileged to watch the transformation take place. "Thoughtfully told through Grayson's eyes, the story conveys his angst, hurt, loss, and emerging confidence as he struggles with a whirlwind of emotions. The first-person narration successfully positions readers to experience Grayson's confusion, fear, pain, and triumphs as they happen, lending an immediate and intimate feel to the narrative."- Horn Book "Polonsky captures the loneliness of a child resigned to disappear rather than be rejected, and then the courageous risk that child eventually takes to be seen for who she is. A welcome addition to a burgeoning genre."- School Library Journal This title has less obvious and didactic intent than other novels featuring transgender protagonists. Grayson is a charming narrator who balances uncertainty with clarity, bravery with anxiety. The writing is clear and effortless, with a straightforward plot and likable characters. "In this sweet and thoughtful debut, an introverted sixth grader begins to come into her own as a transgender girl.
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