Just Another Little Lie by Eve Ainsworth
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?
Particularly suitable for readers aged 13+ with a reading age of 8.
"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
Eve Ainsworth is an award-winning teen author and experienced school speaker, with a background working for secondary schools in pastoral and child protection roles. She is the author of several best-selling novels including the award-winning and Carnegie Medal nominated 7 Days.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781781129111 |
| ISBN 10 | 1781129118 |
| Title | Just Another Little Lie |
| Author | Eve Ainsworth |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Year published | 2020-08-06 |
| Number of pages | 112 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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