The Honest Truth (scholastic Gold)
Scholastic Inc. · Paperback · December 29, 2015
A bold new voice in children's fiction debuts with this story of a boy, his dog, and the mountains they face together.
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- Who it’s for
- A serious, tender adventure pairs a boy’s mountain dream with the everyday bonds that matter.
- Themes
- Serious illness, Adventure, Companionship
- Genres
- Survival Stories, Runaway Stories, Illness & Injury
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A bold new voice in children's fiction debuts with this story of a boy, his dog, and the mountains they face together. The Honest Truth joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content! It's never too late for the adventure of a lifetime. In all the ways that matter, Mark is a normal kid. He's got a dog named Beau and a best friend, Jessie. He likes to take photos and write haiku poems in his notebook.
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He dreams of climbing a mountain one day. But in one important way, Mark is not like other kids at all. Mark is sick. The kind of sick that means hospitals. And treatments. The kind of sick some people never get better from. So Mark runs away. He leaves home with his camera, his notebook, his dog, and a plan. A plan to reach the top of Mount Rainier. Even if it's the last thing he ever does. The Honest Truth is a rare and extraordinary novel about big questions, small moments, and one incredible journey.
Small Moments, Big Questions
A serious, tender adventure pairs a boy’s mountain dream with the everyday bonds that matter.
Come here for
- A boy, his dog, and a journey toward Mount Rainier
- Photos, haiku, and questions about what matters
Expect
- An emotionally weighty story told through small, vivid details
- A sustained journey shaped by friendship and illness
Where it sits
| Survival Stories | 69% |
|---|---|
| Illness & Injury | 35% |
| Runaway Stories | 33% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Action & Adventure
- Dog Stories
- Loss & Grief
- Authors
- Dan Gemeinhart
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- December 29, 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Serious illness · Adventure · Companionship
- Reading lane
- Action & Adventure