Nothing But the Truth by Avi January 29, 2009
Posted by jcarlson in : Realistic Fiction, School Fiction , trackback
Philip Malloy, a ninth grader, is failing English class and is ineligible for the track team. His English teacher, Mrs. Narwin, is also his homeroom teacher. To aggravate her, in hope of being moved to a different homeroom, Philip hums the national anthem. Because the school requests that students “stand at respectful silent attention” during the playing of the national anthem each morning, Philip is asked to stop. After refusing, he is sent to see the principal. After repeating the same offense, Philip is suspended for two days. A rumor begins that Philip is suspended for singing the national anthem. The whole episode gets blown out of proportion, and Philip changes schools. The book’s ending is quite a shock.
I liked the author’s format. He uses dialogues, memos, letters, and journal entries. I also enjoyed the plot which showed how events can get twisted as stories are shared. Avi, the author, brings that out in great detail. His use of a surprise ending makes for a great story.
~Mr. Hughes~
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Avi is a great author! I remember reading The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle when I was a senior in college. I haven’t read a book by Avi since. The posting about Nothing But the Truth sounds fantastic. I cannot wait to read this book. Thank you for the posting!
Here is a link to Avi’s Official Web Site. You can learn about Avi and his books from this site. I especially enjoyed reading the “About Avi” section.
http://www.avi-writer.com/
Mr. Paydo,
You should definitely read this book. The ending will shock you. I’m pretty good at predicting, and I didn’t see this one coming.
Mrs. Carlson
i cant wait to read this bok it seems vary GOOD!
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Breanna
I have alredy read this book i thought it was a very good book. I really enjoyed reading a book with a different format. mr hughes wrote a very good review. I think that the book has one of the weirdest endings ever
My mother made me read this book a few years ago. I didn’t expect to like it, but it sure surprised me. I enjoyed it so much that I read the entire book in one sitting! Anyone who enjoys a good story will like this book.
Dan Carlson