Liar and Spy

by Rebecca Stead
Lexile:  670
Genre:  Realistic Fiction

Georges has experienced a lot of change in his life recently:  a move to a new apartment, meeting new friends, missing his mom who is working doubles all the time.  But one thing that hasn't changed is 7th grade.  Georges is still bullied and teased about his name, what he eats, and who he hangs out with. His new friend, Safer, whom he meets in his new apartment building, is odd, but kind of in a good way. Safer is a the leader of the spy club and Georges is his new recruit.  Will they solve the mystery of Mr. X?