Read Between the Lies

Two boys, one struggle. A new family, an uncovered secret. Tommy and Ryan are as a different as they come. Tommy is a young offender, he's tough and he's cool. Ryan is a good student, well-behaved, and definitely not cool. Forced to become a family, the two discover their shared dyslexia and develop an unlikely friendship. As Ryan helps Tommy to read, a secret is revealed that will change their lives forever.Prize-winning Malcolm Duffy's third novel explores the joys and challenges of dyslexia in a story full of his hallmark heart and humour. For 12+.'A grippingly unfolding domestic drama... The book's two engaging narrators learn and teach the value of empathy with others' Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week.'An honest, open family drama shining a light on dyslexia' Sunday Express.'An engaging book for young readers... with lies, secrets, and dyslexia at the heart of the story' - Armadillo Magazine'A funny, raw and heartfelt teen story that sensitively explores the impact of dyslexia' -- Chris Soul, reviewer and teacher'Well-paced and highly engaging, readers will be surprised by more than one satisfying twist' - BookTrust, Book of the Month'This brilliant story about a blended family also explores the joys and challenges of dyslexia' - The Week Junior'This book has very real, appealing characters - and lots of extremely funny moments' - Scotsman-