Georgie Author:Malachy Doyle Georgie is a damaged young boy acting out his rage and grief on all those who try to help him. In a final attempt to break through to Georgie, his caretakers send him to a new facility and this move is, at last, a catalyst for change. As Georgie struggles to find a place for himself in this new home he meets two people who change his life: A you... more »ng girl with whom he shares the pain of loss, and a counselor whose patience and tender care help him find and maintain his sense of self.
A raw, emotional and even controversial read, Georgie will strike a nerve with young adult readers. Intense situations and emotions are skillfully handled by this truly talented author.« less
Georgie gave the readers a chance to see what life as a troubled teen is like. However, I felt the author could have gone into more details on some issues. There was swears in the book so I would recommend it for teens and not for younger children.