Nothing But the Truth is by Avi. This realistic fiction novel is written in a documentary style, which makes it a very easy read. It is the story of Philip Malloy, a freshman who wants to run track and precious little else. In homeroom he causes a disturbance humming "The Star Spangled Banner". When he gets in trouble he blames Miss Narwin, who is also his English teacher - a subject he happens to be failing. He repeats an expanded version of the story to a neighbor who is running for the school board and the snowball rolls downhill from there. Philip is portrayed as a hero and Miss Narwin is in danger of losing her job. This story shows how easily the truth becomes distorted and the consequences of less that complete honesty. A very good book.
Ratings: 7th grade - 7 out of 10 - MP (mild profanity).
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