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Description
Georgie is abused by his mom and her boyfriend. When he wins a small rosebush, he gives it all the love he's never had. His life changes when he is sent to a home for boys. Text contains profanity, violence, negative stereotypes and themes of alcoholism.
Quick Summary
Georgie, a young boy abused by his mother and her boyfriend, finds hope when he wins a small rosebush at a lottery and pours all his untapped love into caring for it before being sent to a home for boys. The book covers heavy themes including child abuse, alcoholism, neglect, and violence while showing how a fragile rosebush becomes Georgie's source of unconditional love and healing. If your kid likes emotionally charged realistic fiction like "The Giver" or "Dicey's Song," they'll connect with this powerful story of resilience. This book is ideal for mature 4th-6th graders who can handle difficult content and are looking for a story about finding beauty and hope through nurturing something fragile.