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Books like Nothing but the Truth
A masterclass in the anatomy of a lie, told entirely through the documents and transcripts of a situation spiraling wildly out of control. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Nothing but the Truth.
- tense
- escalating
- frustrating
- absurd
- 01
The secret school
Avi
A quiet, rustic tale of determination where a young girl's thirst for learning becomes an act of secret rebellion.
- 02
The Skull of Truth
Bruce Coville
A lighthearted, slightly spooky exploration of what happens when the filter comes off and the absolute truth spills out.
- 03
Pants on Fire
Meg Cabot
A sun-drenched, chaotic summer romp about the exhausting work of keeping up appearances and the relief of finally letting go.
- 04
The Cat Ate My Gymsuit
Paula Danziger
A funny, heartfelt journey of a self-conscious teen learning to take up space and speak her mind.
- 05
Radio Silence
Alice Oseman
A late-night, neon-lit love letter to platonic soulmates and the terrifying freedom of choosing your own path.
- 06
The Fighting Ground
Avi
A breathless, ticking-clock descent into the terrifying reality of battle that shatters the myth of wartime glory.
- 07
The perfect score
Rob Buyea
A warm, multi-voiced exploration of middle school pressure that proves kids are more than the sum of their test scores.
- 08
Knowledge is power
Anne Mazer
A grounded, empathetic exploration of the everyday social hurdles and sudden mortifications of starting middle school.
- 09
Sleeping freshmen never Lie
David Lubar
An earnest and observant exploration of the shifting friendships and family dynamics that shape a young writer's coming-of-age.
- 10
Schooled
Gordon Korman
A hilarious and heartwarming collision between radical hippie idealism and the cynical jungle of middle school.
- 11
Hate list
Jennifer Brown · 2009
A raw, unflinching exploration of guilt, grief, and the agonizingly slow journey toward self-forgiveness in the wake of unimaginable tragedy.
- 12
Frindle
Andrew Clements
A spirited, big-hearted celebration of language, cleverness, and the surprising ways we leave our mark on the world.
