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Lies We Tell Ourselves

byRobin Talley

Genres: Historical fiction Young Adult Activists and Reformers Civil Rights Era

Who is this book for? Readers interested in historical fiction, civil rights, and young adult narratives.

Topics Race and PrejudiceIdentityFriendship

MoodSuspenseful, Reflective

Female protagonist

RomanceMinor Subplot

ViolenceMild

Explicit scenesSuggestive Themes

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CARNEGIE MEDAL 2016WINNER OF THE INAUGURAL AMNESTY CILIP HONOUR 2016Lie #1: I'm not afraidLie #2: I'm sure I'm doing the right thingLie #3: I don't care what they think of meIt’s 1959. The battle for civil rights is raging. And it’s Sarah’s first day of school as one of the first black students at previously all-white Jefferson High.No one wants Sarah there. Not the Governor. Not the teachers. And certainly not the students – especially Linda, daughter of the town’s most ardent segregationist.Sarah and Linda are supposed to despise each other. But the more time they spend together, the less their differences matter. And both girls start to feel something they’ve never felt before. Something they’re determined to ignore.Because it’s one thing to stand up to an unjust world – but another to be terrified of what’s in your own heart.‘The main characters are terrific in what is a moving YA novel. And an important one.’ – The Telegraph’This is so thought-provoking it almost hurts to read it, yet every word is needed, is necessary and consequently this is a novel that lingers long after you've finished it' – Lovereading‘This is an emotional and compelling read that I did not want to put down. It is […]beautifully written and the tension just simmers on the pages.’ – Bookbabblers‘This book packs a very powerful punch’ – Historical Novel Society‘With great characterisation, tough issues covered, and a plot which had me guessing right up until the last pages, this is a must-read. Massively recommended!’ – The Bookbag‘This exceptional novel of first love and sexual awakenings is set against a backdrop of shocking racism and prejudice. It is incredibly well written as the tense, riveting story seamlessly combines fiction with historical fact.’ – BooktrustA Goodreads Choice Awards semi-finalist 2014

Language

Published on

10/03/2014

Pages

368

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781848452923

Price Comparison

waterstones

Paperback

8.99 £

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