Teens. Race. Hatred. Love.
Inspired by real events, LIE is a story of consequences-- of a hate crime, of prejudice, and,
ultimately,
of the decision to tell the truth -- or lie.
EVERYBODY IS TALKING ABOUT LIE...
"...Unusual and important."
--Kirkus Reviews,starred review, July 1, 2011
"...Smart...painfully believable..."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review, July 4, 2011
"....Gripping..."
--School Library Journal, starred review, August, 2011
"...Suspenseful and thought-provoking..."
--Booklist, starred review, November 2011
""You're going to be sorry when LIE ends ...older teens will be riveted as well as adults...It's a knock out...finely wrought, nuanced truth."
-- National Public Radio review, (WSHU), December, 2011
"Bock writes with power and a deep understanding of human beings..."
"A sensitive and engaging novel dealing with difficult choices facing young adults today..." -- David Opatow, director (retired),
Freeport Memorial Library in Freeport, NY, April 2012
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CHOSEN BY THE TEXAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
FOR THEIR 2012 YOUNG ADULT READING LIST
Nominated by the Young Adult Services Association
(YALSA) division of the American Library Association
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