The Honest Truth

The Honest Truth
Author: Dan Gemeinhart
Publisher: Scholastic UK
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2015-03-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1910002143

Mark has been in and out of hospital his whole life - and he's fed up. So when his cancer returns, he decides he's had enough. Running away with his dog Beau, he sets out to climb a mountain - and it's only when he's left everything behind that Mark realises he has everything to live for.

The Honest-to-Goodness Truth

The Honest-to-Goodness Truth
Author: Patricia C. McKissack
Publisher: Aladdin
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780689853951

From Coretta Scott King Award–winning author Patricia C. McKissack comes a humorous and poignant picture book about the right time to tell the truth. “Tell the truth and shame the devil,” Libby’s mama has told her. So whatever is Libby doing wrong? Ever since she started telling only the truth, the whole world seems to be mad at her. First, it’s her best friend, Ruthie Mae, who gets upset when Libby tells all their friends that Ruthie Mae has a hole in her sock. Then Willie gives her an ugly look when she tells the teacher he hasn’t done his homework. It seems that telling the truth isn’t always so simple. Can Libby figure out what it really means to be truthful and make amends?

Mostly the Honest Truth

Mostly the Honest Truth
Author: Jody J. Little
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2019-03-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062852515

A pitch-perfect story exploring the many meanings of family, Jody J. Little’s tough yet tender debut is perfect for fans of Leslie Connor and Katherine Paterson. After Pop is sent back to rehab, Jane Pengilly arrives at her newest foster home determined to stick to the straight and narrow and get back to her beloved dad as soon as she can. It’s not the first time they’ve been apart, but Jane’s determined it will be the last. Twelve days out in the boonies of Three Boulders makes Jane miss Pop more than ever. But as the days go by, she realizes that family is more than who you’re related to—and that a home can be found in the unlikeliest of places. Mostly the Honest Truth sparkles with a fully realized supporting cast, a safe and supporting setting, and a writer whose ability to imbue her stories with love and hope marks her an author to watch.

Good Dog (Scholastic Gold)

Good Dog (Scholastic Gold)
Author: Dan Gemeinhart
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2018-03-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338053906

The acclaimed author of The Honest Truth delivers his most emotionally powerful novel yet. Brodie was a good dog. And good dogs go to heaven.Except Brodie can't move on. Not just yet. As wonderful as his glimpse of the afterlife is, he can't forget the boy he left behind. The boy he loved, and who loved him in return.The boy who's still in danger.So Brodie breaks the rules of heaven. He returns to Earth as a spirit. With the help of two other lost souls -- lovable pitbull Tuck and surly housecat Patsy -- he is determined to find his boy and to save him. Even if it costs him paradise. Even if he loses his eternal soul.Because it's what a good dog would do.

The (honest) Truth about Dishonesty

The (honest) Truth about Dishonesty
Author: Dan Ariely
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Social History
ISBN: 9780007477333

What makes us cheat? How and why do we rationalise deception of ourselves and other people, and make ourselves 'wishfully blind' to the blindingly obvious? If you've ever wondered how a whole company can turn a blind eye to evident misdemeanours within their ranks, whether people are born dishonest and whether you can really be successful by being totally, brutally honest, then Dan Ariely has the answers.

Wish Girl

Wish Girl
Author: Nikki Loftin
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2015-02-24
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1101612975

A dying girl gives a boy the strength to live in this lyrical novel that will break your heart and lift your spirit Peter Stone’s parents and siblings are extroverts, musicians, and yellers—and the louder they get, the less Peter talks, or even moves, until he practically fits his last name. When his family moves to the Texas Hill Country, though, Peter finds a tranquil, natural valley where he can, at last, hear himself think. There, he meets a girl his age: Annie Blythe. Annie tells Peter she’s a “wish girl.” But Annie isn’t just any wish girl; she’s a “Make-A-Wish Girl.” And in two weeks she will begin a dangerous treatment to try and stop her cancer from spreading. Left alone, the disease will kill her. But the treatment may cause serious, lasting damage to her brain. Annie and Peter hatch a plan to escape into the valley, which they begin to think is magical. But the pair soon discovers that the valley—and life—may have other plans for them. And sometimes wishes come true in ways they would never expect.

Be Honest and Tell the Truth

Be Honest and Tell the Truth
Author: Cheri J. Meiners
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2007-08-25
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1575428040

It’s never too soon to learn the difference between what’s true and what isn’t. Words and pictures help young children discover that being honest in words and actions builds trust and self-confidence. They also learn that telling the truth sometimes takes courage and tact. Includes discussion questions, skits, scenarios, and games that reinforce the ideas being taught.

This Is the Way in Dogtown

This Is the Way in Dogtown
Author: Jade Huang
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Total Pages: 35
Release: 2020-03-31
Genre:
ISBN: 0711247218

Sing along to the rhyme with this delightful book of first experiences set in a town populated by dogs!

The Honest Life

The Honest Life
Author: Jessica Alba
Publisher: Rodale
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2013-03-12
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1609619110

The Golden Globe-nominated actress and the co-founder of The Honest Company counsels busy moms on how to make affordable and healthy choices for their families without sacrificing style, sharing a variety of family-friendly recipes, eco-friendly decorating tips and natural beauty-care advice. Original. 150,000 first printing.

Islam the Honest Truth

Islam the Honest Truth
Author: Abu Al-Haqq
Publisher:
Total Pages: 512
Release: 2020-11-15
Genre:
ISBN:

A first of its kind written by a Muslim scholar, very few books are as honest in speaking about Islam as this. The author is an academic on the subject, with classical training in the religion. The book delves into areas most dare not venture into. It covers the history of the Quran to the person of Muhammad, to its major teachings, and where it got them from. The book is fully referenced with suggestions for further reading. It is intended for all, from the laity to the expert, to the Muslim and non-Muslim alike, as everyone will find something useful and beneficial. It honestly answers questions that are often posed such as 'Does Islam promote peace, and if so why is so much violence attached to this religion?' All your questions about Islam will be answered, the author uses only the most authentic sources to cite his evidence. Although primarily focusing on Islam, the book covers the origins and teachings on Judaism and Christianity, this is done because of its claims of descent from these two religions. It contains many pages of ground-breaking research. If its truth you want, then this book is for you!