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Nothing But the Truth
Nothing But the Truth: A Documentary Novel | Avi
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Ninth-grader Philip Malloy's suspension for humming "The Star-Spangled Banner" during homeroom becomes a national news story.
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Bookwormjillk
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I read this with my daughter for her language arts class. It was still (depressingly) relevant even though it was published in 1991. We hated the ending though, and screamed out loud 😂

MatchlessMarie I remember reading this is middle school. I probably need to revisit it as an adult sometime haha 2y
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Bookish_Gal
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Very interesting story about a boy who humed to the national anthem and found himself suspended. While the closure didn‘t sit well with me, the way the story was delivered was fabulous. Short blurbs of conversation helped keep the story separate between the many spins offs from multiple outlets; news, parents, school board… etc. everyone had a say in something they didn‘t really know. Amazing this was written originally 1991.

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LibrarianRyan
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⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐5 ⭐ I have loved this book since I was a child. And it remains relevant today. I love that it has a new audiobook that is full cast for more people to discover and enjoy. When this book came out, I remember thinking this stuff never happens, but as an adult in Trump loving America, not only does this happen, but it has also gotten worse. One of the things I love most about this book is you see the event from multiple sides.

LibrarianRyan The sullen teenager who just thinks his teacher hates him, the teacher who knows her student can be/do better, the parents who want to stand up for their kid and their freedom, and the community who only hears part of the story. This plays so much into our current nation and the ongoing teacher story. This should be mandatory reading! 2y
MatchlessMarie My class read this in 8th grade. Will have to check out the audio! 2y
Peddler410 Thanks for posting about this one. It is by far my favorite Avi book and I‘m way overdue for a re-read! 2y
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Coueriamb
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1. This book INFURIATED me in 4th grade and I‘m still salty about it

2. Kitchen Nightmares. It‘s funny to me, anyway

3. Poppyseed bagel and cream cheese 👍

4. EST #eastcoastbeastcoast

5. Simple Green, or Green Shadow.

#friyayintro

LibrarianRyan Really I love this book. And see it so current even though it's 30 years old. 5y
Coueriamb @LibrarianRyan - I haven‘t read it since I was 12-13 so you very well might be right. However the conclusion of the book made 12 year old me so angry that I still remember it and am angry about it lol 5y
LibrarianRyan @Coueriamb that I get! That was some ending! 5y
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LT_Kirsten
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One of the books from my childhood that I remembered vividly and acquired as an adult because I wanted to revisit them. Many held up pretty well, all things considered, and tackle more social and political justice issues than I expected. While I didn't focus as much on those as a kid, they definitely informed my thinking: messaging doesn't have to be overt to be effective.
#LitsyWeb #spoilertest

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LibrarianRyan
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I started out 2018 strong on my goal to read all Avi books. But then I ran out of audiobooks. 🙁 I‘ll be continuing this as well. Oh, and I think there is a new book to add to this list.

AlwaysForeverReading Hi...I would like to know your thoughts about School of the Dead after you read it. 6y
LibrarianRyan @ProfReader you will see them. It‘s one I haven‘t already read but I love the cover. 6y
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RedSox1983

The only book I've read at least five different times. Always a great book about how our news media sometimes spins things out of control.

AlwaysForeverReading This book is on my list to read. 6y
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BooksMcD
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A story reminiscent of The 400 Blows by director François Truffaut, an excellent example of tailoring situations to fit personal agendas whether conscious of it or not and systems that fail the most vulnerable. Required reading when I was younger and I understand why now.

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LibrarianRyan
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5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ as if you haven't seen me repetitively posting about this book over the last few days. It's a short but meaningful novel. I love it all. How it speaks to and is still relevant to today.

Read my full really long review on GR if your interested.

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WanderingBookaneer
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LibrarianRyan Thank you thank you. Just finished it. Now to write my grown up review. Hopefully it's not a thesis. 7y
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LibrarianRyan
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PREACH!

AThousandLives87 Exactly!!! 7y
vkois88 I had this exact conversation earlier. Now I think I need to read this book! 7y
LibrarianRyan @vkois88 you do. You do! 7y
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vkois88 I'll have to check the little bookstore by my home 7y
KellyHunsakerReads So true! My husband is a middle school teacher. 7y
Songbird72 Truth!! 7y
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LibrarianRyan
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Okay. This dates the book. I'm surprised they were still doing telegrams in 1991.

kamoorephoto I actually remember getting one on my 10th birthday in 1984; we were on vacation, away from home (Hong Kong) in a hotel in, I think if I remember rightly, Malaysia, on our way back to England for the summer. My aunt sent me it to send birthday wishes. I also remember getting a VHS copy of ‘Flashdance‘ ✌🏼 7y
LibrarianRyan @kamoorephoto that is awesome!! 7y
tournevis I sent telegrams until about 1996, I think. 7y
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drokka Telegrams ended 14 July 2013. 7y
LibrarianRyan @drokka very cool. I would not have thought they lasted that long. 7y
Wife Never sent one or received one. Now I feel like I missed out 🤔 7y
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LibrarianRyan
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I firmly believe every school teacher and every adult with a child in school should read this book.

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LibrarianRyan
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How often this comes up in out current society. . .

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LibrarianRyan
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The evidence mounts.

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LibrarianRyan
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I love this book. Of course he doesn't feel great. You should see the arguments with the kids when we discuss this live.

CocoReads It‘s a great book. 7y
LibrarianRyan @CocoReads it so is. It's my 4th time reading it I think. It's part of my #avichallenge. 7y
CocoReads @LibrarianRyan I think I‘ve only read it once and that was a few years back. Quite a few years because I think I read it when my kids read it for school and they‘re almost 23 now. But I remember it being a great read. 7y
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LibrarianRyan
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I have always thought this book was important. I first read it in 1991. It's only now, a few decades later, that I truly see both sides, and how society has and is changing.

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LibrarianRyan
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Sound familiar? I love this book.

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Wife Never, but wouldn‘t it be interesting? 7y
LibrarianRyan @Wife exactly. This is one of my fav books. And each time I read it (normally every decade) I find new things to love. And I understand more. 7y
Wife Well, based on your recommendation, I‘ll just have to stack it! 7y
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LibrarianRyan
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1. Ridley Pearson YA And Middle grade
2. Hummmm. Song of the Dark Crystal in Hard cover (I think that's #2), odd and True, book jumper, strange the dreamer
3. Salty things. Gold fish (but not funny colors)
4. Almost anything. Not candles as I have scent allergies
5. Create things.
6. Ham and corn chowder
7. Cambodia, Vietnam
8. 80s fantasy: Dark Crystal, labyrinth, Neverending Story, princess bride, Explorers
9. See 8. Golden compass, HP

kamoorephoto I love your #8 💓💓💓 7y
TricksyTails I love 8 also! ♥️ 7y
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Lizpixie
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Bambolina_81 That's a hard battle, thank you for sharing your facts X 7y
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Lizpixie @Bambolina_81 @LazyOwl @Balibee146 @TrishB @scripturient you all rock! I'm so thankful for this community, you hear so many bad stories about social media but thankfully book people really are the best people. Love you all😘❤️ @MrsMalaprop I loved stalking you & choosing gifts, I hope I chose right!🤞 @Varshitha @Kalalalatja @Hollie @monkeygirlsmama @Mimi28 @erinreads @ValerieAndBooks @cariashley @Bibliogeekery @Bookworm54 thankfull for you all❤️ 7y
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wingedsnails
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Snow means it's the perfect time to start a new book!

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LibrarianRyan
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I have loved this book since the first time I read it. My fist stint picking books for a youth book club. A group of ultra conservative parents protested because this book was "too political" for their 5th -8th graders. We read it anyway. #photodaynov16 #politicalfiction

LibrarianRyan I should say they complained about all 9 books I chose. I was taking over for a beloved lady who was leaving. And letting more kids into the group. Common Sense Media was new and ultra conservative. One of the parents looked up all the titles i picked and complained about them all. With out reading the books. My manager had to read them all and approve. 8y
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