Liar, Liar

Title: Liar, Liar: The Theory, Practice and Destructive Properties of Deception

Author: Gary Paulsen

ISBN: 9780385740012

Summary

Kevin Spencer is an eighth grader. He is a liar. He doesn't mean to hurt or cause any trouble when he lies. He thinks lying makes life so much easier, and he is good at it. He lies to avoid partnering a with a girl on a project assignment. He, also, lies to several teachers so he does not have to attend classes because he needs free time to find ways to persuasive the girl he love that he is the perfect guy. As the lies pile up, he finds himself in big trouble with his friend, classmates, family and teachers. He realized lying is wrong and tried to fix the problem he has created. He writes apology letters to everyone he had hurt.

Review

It is a very interesting, funny story. It seems like a silly story, but it actually a serious story about matters in school, families, and friendship. The readers will learn the importance and beauty of truth. Also, how ones should interact with others. It is a recommendable title, but I do concern the lying influence on tween readers.