The Girl Who Couldn't Lie
Priya lies a lot. She tells her friends everything’s fine at home when in reality, her parents argue constantly. She tells her parents everything’s great at school even though Katie Wong’s bullying her. She tells her gymnastics coach she’ll happily do whatever it takes to win the upcoming championship, despite being secretly sick of the constant training. She figures this is the only way to avoid disappointing or upsetting others.
Priya’s grandmother, who died a year ago, was the only person who knew the real her.
When Priya puts on a bangle that her grandmother left her, she suddenly finds herself incapable of telling a lie. She can’t get the bangle off, so she can’t stop spilling truths—some that mortify her, some that get her into trouble . . . and some that actually change her life for the better. Can she learn to be honest without hurting the people she loves?
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Interest Level | Grade 5 - Grade 8 |
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Reading Level | Grade 5 |
Category | Diverse Books: #OwnVoices, Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity, Diversity, SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning |
Copyright | 2025 |
Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
Imprint | Carolrhoda Books ® |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 344 |
Publication Date | 2025-02-04 |
Author: Radhika Sanghani
Radhika Sanghani is an award-winning features journalist, an influential body positivity campaigner, and a 2020 BBC Writers Room graduate. She has published several novels for adults and is currently developing her own children’s TV show with BBC Studios and CBBC. She is also a yoga teacher and runs a charity initiative with AgeUK to fight loneliness in older women.
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The Girl Who Couldn't Lie
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Reviews
Booklist
“Sanghani’s charmed take on radical honesty tackles how damaging family secrets can be and the value of finding your voice.”—Booklist
School Library Journal
“With the humor and pain that accompanies forced truth-telling, this book explores deeper familial, friendship, self-care, and cultural issues in a fun page-turner.”—School Library Journal
Kirkus Reviews
“A delightful emotional journey enhanced with a touch of magic.”—Kirkus Reviews