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Description
George's lunch disappears every day, stolen by a bully who is twice his size. Determined to put an end to the daily theft, George and his best friend Harriet devise a clever plan to outsmart the bigger kid. This short chapter book follows two friends as they turn the tables on their tormentor.
Quick Summary
If you've got a kid who's just starting to read chapter books, or one who needs a quick story that doesn't drag on forever, this is a fun little pick. George is a kid who talks too much (hence the name) and finds himself in the classic nightmare of having his lunch stolen by a bigger, meaner sixth-grader rather than just suffering in silence, he teams up with his clever friend Harriet to turn the tables in a way that's satisfying and pretty funny. The whole thing wraps up in under 600 words, so even the most hesitant reader can power through it in one sitting. Parents should know it deals directly with bullying, but in a lighthearted way that doesn't feel scary or heavy-handed it's more about empowerment and friendship than anything else. Kids who enjoy humor about everyday school dramas, or anyone who's ever wished they had a smart plan to deal with a troublemaker, will get a kick out of this one.