Just Another Little Lie
Eve Ainsworth author Helen Crawford-White illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:6th Aug '20
£7.99
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Award-winning author Eve Ainsworth returns with a stark, honest and deeply moving novella exploring the difficult subject of alcoholism.
Violet's mum hasn't been herself for a while. A few too many glasses of wine in the evening. Mornings when she can't get out of bed. Now Violet's the one looking after her little brother and looking out for empty bottles in Mum's bag. But it's just another little blip. Mum will be fine again soon. She has to be … How long do blips last for? Bestselling author Eve Ainsworth tackles the difficult subject of alcohol addiction in this stark, honest and deeply moving novella. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 13+
"Harrowing and convincing" – Books for Keeps
"Packs a powerful punch … this compelling, moving story will engross fans of true-to-life fiction, while casting sensitive light on a tough subject" – LoveReading4Kids
"Another affecting novella … This is a story that doesn't pull any punches" – The Letterpress project
"Eve Ainsworth has a real skill for weaving a gripping story surrounding hard hitting issues … packs a lot into a few words" – Teen Librarian
ISBN: 9781781129111
Dimensions: 198mm x 130mm x 7mm
Weight: 200g
112 pages