
Poor Gertie
By Larry Bograd
Can ten-year-old Gertie, living on the edge of poverty, make all the world’s problems disappear? No, but she can create an imaginary world where everything is perfect—and name after herself! She draws pictures of Gertsworld and pretends she’s safe there. But the landlord tells Gertie’s mother to pay up or get out. Can Gertie save the day by using her quirky talents?