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Nothing But The Truth
Author: Avi

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Publisher: HarperTrophy
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9780380719075 - ISBN-10: 038071907X
Publication Date: 1993
Pages: 224
Reading Level: Young Adult


Other Versions of this Book: Paperback, Hardcover, Paperback

Book Description:
Patriotism or practical joke?

Harrison, NH -- Ninth-grade student Philip Malloy was suspended from school for singing along to The Star-Spangled Banner in his homeroom, causing what his teacher, Margaret Narwin, called "a disturbance." But was he standing up for his patriotic ideals, only to be squelched by the school system? Was Ms. Narwin simply trying to be a good teacher? Or could it all be just a misunderstanding gone bad -- very bad? What is the truth here? Can it ever be known?

Heroism, hoax, or mistake, what happened at Harrison High changes everything for everyone in ways no one -- least of all Philip -- could have ever predicted.

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Please Rate these Book Reviews

Kelly M. (bibliophile26) wrote on 1/20/2009...



Avi is a masterful story teller, and this book deserves it's newberry honor award. It's a relevant story that makes the reader think about their own perspective and the perspectives of others.

Ragina A. (crazybookfanatic) wrote on 7/10/2007...


An amazing book about a student, and his rights to the American Flag. A very comical book.

Janet W. (janflora) wrote on 2/6/2007...


excellent book for tweens/teens about First Amendment rights, as well as seeing things from different points of view... uses letters, diary entries etc to relate story... pretty quick read. Avi is one of the best writers for this set. He knows kids.

Melissa M. wrote on 8/4/2006...


Delightful story of a young boy, named Phillip Malloy who faces his school system for denying him patriotism? But is Phillip telling all of the truth??

Dee H. (Avon) wrote on 7/15/2006...


Excellent book

Jessica Gabrielle B. wrote on 1/6/2006...


One of my favorite books as a teenager. Inspired a return to patriotism

K E M. (Rampallion) wrote on 7/20/2005...


This is a young adult novel written in the form of memos, letters, and transcripts of conversation. A quick read, interesting and thought-provoking.

Blurb from inside front cover: "Philip was just humming along with the tape of _The Star-Spangled Banner_ played each day in his homeroom. How could this minor incident turn into a major national scandal?


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