Liar & Spy / Rececca Stead / 190 pages

What a perfectly crafted book!  7th grader Georges doesn't fit in at school, his dad lost his job, he has to move, and his mom is strangely absent.  In other words, his world is in total turmoil.  He meets two unusual kids, Safer & Candy, in his new Brooklyn apartment and joins the Spy Club.  Through all of his relationships, Georges is able to find a way to survive at school, meet his fears, and help others to conquer theirs.  Highly recommended for grades 5 -7.  A great read.