The Honest Truth by Dan Gemeinhart

The Honest Truth by Dan Gemeinhart

A bold new voice in children's fiction debuts with this story of a boy, his dog, and the mountains they face together.

The Honest Truth joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!

It's never too late for the adventure of a lifetime.

In all the ways that matter, Mark is a normal kid. He's got a dog named Beau and a best friend, Jessie. He likes to take photos and write haiku poems in his notebook. He dreams of climbing a mountain one day.

But in one important way, Mark is not like other kids at all. Mark is sick. The kind of sick that means hospitals. And treatments. The kind of sick some people never get better from.

So Mark runs away. He leaves home with his camera, his notebook, his dog, and a plan. A plan to reach the top of Mount Rainier. Even if it's the last thing he ever does.

The Honest Truth is a rare and extraordinary novel about big questions, small moments, and one incredible journey.

Dan Gemeinhart is a father of three daughters and a teacher-librarian. The Honest Truth, his debut novel, was named a New York Times Editors' Pick, an Amazon.com Best Book of the Month, and an Indie Next List selection. Some Sort of Courage, his follow-up, was critically acclaimed, receiving two starred reviews. Dan resides in Cashmere, Washington, with his family. Dangemeinhart's website is www.dangemeinhart.com.