Language: G (0 swears) Mature Content: G; Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Cecil is a sixth grader who has just moved from Florida to Massachusetts. He discovers that fitting in is a little harder and his sister urges him not to be an Oreo: black on the outside and white on the inside. He wonders if he needs to sit with the white kids at lunch or the other black ones. Cecil loves to draw, but when a piece of his art is misused, he needs to overcome his timidity to stand up for himself. Cecil's dad thinks Cecil needs to be physical to stand up for himself, but Cecil finds a nonviolent way, which is nice.
Religion comes into play and is handled respectfully and casually as a key part of Cecil's life. Universal themes of fitting in, friendship, and following one's muse.
Michelle in the Middle
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