The Big Lie

By: Julie Mayhew

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Paperback | 27 August 2015

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368 Pages

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0

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19.8 x 2.4 x 2.7

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Jessika Keller is a good girl: she obeys her father, does her best to impress Herr Fisher at the Bund DeutscherMadel meetings and is set to be a world champion ice skater. Her neighbour Clementine is not so submissive. Outspoken and radical, Clem is delectably dangerous and rebellious. And the regime has noticed. Jess cannot keep both her perfect life and her dearest friend. But which can she live without?
THE BIG LIE is a thought-provoking and beautifully told story that explores ideas of loyalty, sexuality, protest and belief.
A sinister and thought-provoking narrative from an alternative historical viewpoint.
This is a contemporary world teens will identify with but with a fundamental and chilling twist.
From Branford Boase Award shortlisted author, Julie Mayhew, whose debut RED INK was criticality acclaimed THE BIG LIE has lots of potential for prizes and reviews.
Excellent background reading for any teenagers learning about WWII. This title has a historical note tying elements of the text back to historical fact and linking to real-life experiences.

Industry Reviews

A genius idea, executed flawlessly. Red This high concept novel is intriguing, engrossing, and frighteningly plausible. I think we're going to see The Big Lie shortlisted for a great number of awards next year. Louise O'Neill, author of ONLY EVER YOURS Brilliantly realised ... this unputdownable book is also a powerful and moving exploration of friendship, family, sexuality and what it really means to be "good" Irish Times The Big Lie is a chilling, beautifully written, minutely observed 'what if' novel that messes with your head and stays with you long, long after you've turned the final page. Sarra Manning A very special book James Dawson, author of THIS BOOK IS GAY Brave, beautiful and devastating...Like all the best speculative fiction it echoes not only the past but what is happening NOW. Amazing. Rae Earl, author of MY MAD FAT DIARY One book that everybody will be talking about... a thought-provoking and chilling coming-of-age novel exploring loyalty, love and morals. The Bookseller (Children's Previews)

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