So incensed is George by Jeff’s behavior that she ruins the bully’s shirt by broadcasting the truth for all the world to read: branding “Some Jerk” on the back. Thus, when George’s work backstage just so happens to primarily involve assisting the girl who is playing Charlotte-good friend Kelly-George is able to find a little bit of sunlight and happiness even in the face of teasing and taunting by bullies. Transgender dreams die hard, however, and opportunities that arise are never to be dismissed. George refuses the “honor” and instead requests to become a part of the stage crew. Instead, she insists that George would make a delightful Wilbur, the male pig. Udell, however, reminds George that Charlotte is, after all, a female spider. George desperately wants to play title character. Udell is teaching a unit on Charlotte’s Web and as part of the lesson, there will be a class production. The girl George knows she really is despite any physical evidence which others might forward as the end-all facts of the case.įourth grade teacher Ms. Nevertheless, when looking into the mirror, George becomes Melissa: the ultimate dreamgirl. These are just dreams for the kid, however, because George was born with a penis. George, however, really lingers over any photographs of girls in their natural living state: dresses, skirts, swimsuits, etc.

They are not Playboys or other girlie magazines, however, but girly magazines in the sense of overflowing with articles about to have perfect skin, sassy summer haircuts, and whether a hottie likes you or not.

We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own.Ī fourth-grader known to the world as George sneaks into the bathroom with a stash of magazines. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.

Melissa by Alex Gino