Little Red Lies

by Julie Johnston

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Pub Date Sep 10 2013 | Archive Date Sep 10 2013

Description

The war is over, but for thirteen-year-old Rachel, the battle has just begun. Putting childhood behind her, she knows what she wants - to prove she has acting talent worthy of the school drama club, and what she doesn't want - to romantically fall for someone completely inappropriate. Worries about her veteran brother's failing health and repugnance at her mother's unexpected and unwanted pregnancy drive her to seek solace from a seemingly sympathetic, but self-serving teacher. The lies she tells herself hoping to reach solutions to the problems complicating her life merely function to make matters worse. Ultimately, she finds a way to come to terms with life as it reaches an end and life as it begins.

The war is over, but for thirteen-year-old Rachel, the battle has just begun. Putting childhood behind her, she knows what she wants - to prove she has acting talent worthy of the school drama...

Advance Praise

Praise for A Very Fine Line

Young women between 14 and 18 will be enthralled with this slightly dark story of self-acceptance and the power to change. The complicated plot will keep readers guessing to the end. - CM Magazine

"Julie Johnston... skillfully captures the uncertainty and awkwardness of adolescence in this novel. Johnston's writing is sharply observed, by turns quite moving and occasionally frightening." - Resource Links

Praise for Susannah's Quill

"Richly detailed...Memorable characters and a well-paced narrative mark Johnston's foray into historical fiction." -The Horn Book Guide

"Johnston's extensive research shows in her attention to historical and personal detail...readers...who enjoy historical fiction and settler narratives will find much to satisfy their interests... - Quill and Quire