Truth & Lies

Whether exploring the consequences of concealing the truth or excavating the mysterious nature of truth itself, the titles in this collection discuss the intersections among honesty, factualness, legitimacy, deception, falsehood, and lies.

Wrecked

by Maria Padian

Publication year 2016

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Truth & Lies

Tags Education, Education, Realistic Fiction, Gender & Feminism, Modern Classic Fiction, Romance, Mental Illness, Trauma & Abuse

In the juvenile fiction novel Wrecked, Maria Padian portrays a timely narrative about sexual assault on college campuses. Her careful treatment of this subject earned the text several awards, including the Fall 2016 Kids’ Indie Next Pick, the Maine Lupine Honor Award, and the Maine Literary Award. Originally published in hardcover in 2017 by Algonquin Young Readers, Wrecked also received positive recognition from Booklist, Book Riot, Kirkus Reviews, and the School Library Journal, among others.Plot... Read Wrecked Summary

You Like It Darker

by Stephen King

Publication year 2024

Genre Short Story Collection, Fiction

Themes Conflict, Perseverance, Fear, Gratitude, Grief, Hate & Anger, Hope, Love, Memory, Mental Health, Aging, Death, Animals, Daughters & Sons, Family, Fathers, Grandparents, Community, War, Fame, Fate, Good & Evil, Justice, Order & Chaos, Safety & Danger, Truth & Lies, Self Discovery

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Zach's Lie

by Roland Smith

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Coming of Age, Family, Truth & Lies

Tags Mystery & Crime Fiction, Horror & Suspense, Action & Adventure, Children`s Literature, Education, Education, Realistic Fiction

Zach’s Lie (2001) is a critically acclaimed young adult thriller by American author Roland Smith. The novel explores themes of identity and the importance of family, truth, and trust. Smith is a New York Times bestselling author and has written over 20 young adult novels. Zach’s Lie won the Nevada Young Readers Award, and the American Library Association chose it as a Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers. Smith’s novel Jack’s Run (2007) continues the story... Read Zach's Lie Summary

Zodiac Academy

by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti

Publication year 2020

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Conflict, Perseverance, Fear, Hate & Anger, Revenge, Shame & Pride, Femininity, Gender Identity, Sexual Identity, Coming of Age, Appearance & Reality, Siblings, Fate, Loyalty & Betrayal, Religion & Spirituality, Truth & Lies, Self Discovery, Emotions/Behavior: Courage

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Zofloya

by Charlotte Dacre

Publication year 1806

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Gender Identity, Race, Sexual Identity, Coming of Age, Good & Evil, Loyalty & Betrayal, Power & Greed, Truth & Lies

Tags Horror & Suspense, Gothic Literature, World History, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Classic Fiction

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Zora and Me

by T.R. Simon, Victoria Bond

Publication year 2010

Genre Novel, Fiction

Themes Race, Coming of Age, Self Discovery, Community, Literature, Safety & Danger, Truth & Lies

Tags Historical Fiction, Mystery & Crime Fiction, Children`s Literature, World History, Arts & Culture

Zora and Me (2010) is a middle grade novel by Victoria Bond and T.R. Simon. Both authors held a strong interest in 20th-century Black American writer Zora Neale Hurston, and they wanted to introduce her to younger readers. Bond has an MFA in poetry, while Simon has an MA in anthropology; Hurston was both a writer and an anthropologist. Inspired by real details from Hurston’s childhood as illustrated in her short stories, Bond and Simon... Read Zora and Me Summary