heatherbermingham 's review for:

Nothing But the Truth by Avi

4.0

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At first I was a little disappointed that the main issue here - a conflict over the Star Spangled Banner - wasn't a conflict of sincere belief but an annoyed kid doing something that spiraled out of control, but as the book went on, the story really grew on me. I love that Avi committed to sticking with the way an event like this probably would end rather than tying things up in a neat, happy bow. A group of good, mature readers could have a really good discussion. The book is told in non-narrative ways - journal entries, memos, transcripts - which I've always been a sucker for.