Nothing But the Truth (Scholastic Gold)

This Newbery Honor Book by acclaimed author Avi joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content

In this thought-provoking examination of freedom, patriotism, and respect, ninth grader Philip Malloy is kept from joining the track team by his failing grades in English class. Convinced that the teacher just doesn't like him, Philip concocts a plan to get transferred out of her class. Breaking the school's policy of silence during the national anthem, he hums along, and ends up in a crisis at the center of the nation's attention.

Author: Avi
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
Published: 01/01/2010
Pages: 208
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.3lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.20w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780545174152
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.6
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 7014 / Nothing But the Truth


Award: Newbery Medal - Honor Book

About the Author
Avi's work spans nearly every genre and has received countless major prizes, including the Newbery Medal for Crispin: The Cross of Lead and Newbery Honors for Nothing But the Truth and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle. Avi lives in Colorado. You can learn more about him online at avi-writer.com.