Review: A delightful journey through the world of boys and girls.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 6, 2014
Madeline is an amazing writer.  Even if you have no interest in transgender issues, you will love her clever writing, cute and unpredictable plot twists, and the overall experience of being a boy in a group of girls.  The writing is funny, the dialogue lively, and the books are long enough that you really getting your moneys worth.  Be warned though, once you start reading, you may have a hard time putting it down.As someone who struggled with gender identity issues as a child, I was delighted by how well Madeline handled the inner conflicts and feelings of being in a struggle with gender issues.At the same time, the second theme of the bicycle racing and going with his father to see castles and archaeological sites provides some delightful counterpoint to his antics with his cousin Madeline.This book is the first in a series of books, all of them delightfully entertaining.  I've laughed, cried, and most of all, thought and reflected.  Even if you have no interest in the world of gender dysphoria, this book is a great story on it's own.  However, as you begin to read Drew's reflections on his experiences as Gabby, while he is doing them, you will gain insights that will help you understand those who fit in that broad spectrum of transgender identity.