Honest Truth (Scholastic Gold) by Dan Gemeinhart (2015, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherScholastic, Incorporated
ISBN-100545665744
ISBN-139780545665742
eBay Product ID (ePID)217053246

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Book TitleHonest Truth (Scholastic Gold)
Number of Pages256 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAnimals / Dogs, Social Themes / Death & Dying, Action & Adventure / General, General, Animals / General, Social Themes / Runaways
Publication Year2015
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorDan Gemeinhart
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight5.9 Oz
Item Length7.6 in
Item Width5.3 in

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Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsPraise for The Honest Truth : An Amazon.com Best Book of the Month (February) A Kids' Indie Next Pick (Winter '14-'15) *"An emotionally hard-hitting survival story... a gripping page-turner." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "A heartbreaking, moving novel that makes you want to embrace the boy at its center and hold him close." -- Holly Goldberg Sloan, New York Times bestselling author of Counting by 7s "Debut author Gemeinhart has pulled off an impressive combination of suspenseful adventure thriller and cancer narrative... Touching but unsentimental, this is a deeply moving adventure." -- Booklist "Gemeinhart presents a rousingly riveting two-hanky read." -- Kirkus Reviews "Writer/librarian Dan Gemeinhart has taken great care to craft a believable and poignant tale of steely resolve and undying friendship. Reluctant readers will especially enjoy the forward-moving adventure, and dog lovers will be thrilled with this truly magnificent tale of "boy loves dog" (and vice versa)... an outstanding debut novel." -- Bookpage "Gemeinhart... has crafted an extraordinary story about savoring life and exploring the meanings of strength." -- Alaska Airlines Magazine, Praise for The Honest Truth : An Amazon.com Best Book of the Month (February)A Kids' Indie Next Pick (Winter '14-'15)*"An emotionally hard-hitting survival story... a gripping page-turner." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review"A heartbreaking, moving novel that makes you want to embrace the boy at its center and hold him close." -- Holly Goldberg Sloan, New York Times bestselling author of Counting by 7s "Debut author Gemeinhart has pulled off an impressive combination of suspenseful adventure thriller and cancer narrative... Touching but unsentimental, this is a deeply moving adventure." -- Booklist "Gemeinhart presents a rousingly riveting two-hanky read." -- Kirkus Reviews "Writer/librarian Dan Gemeinhart has taken great care to craft a believable and poignant tale of steely resolve and undying friendship. Reluctant readers will especially enjoy the forward-moving adventure, and dog lovers will be thrilled with this truly magnificent tale of "boy loves dog" (and vice versa)... an outstanding debut novel." -- Bookpage "Gemeinhart... has crafted an extraordinary story about savoring life and exploring the meanings of strength." -- Alaska Airlines Magazine
TitleLeadingThe
Grade FromThird Grade
Dewey Decimal[Fic]
Grade ToSeventh Grade
SynopsisA bold new voice in children's fiction debuts with this story of a boy, his dog, and the mountains they face together. 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. 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., 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. 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.

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    ThIs book will make you want take your dog on an adventure & you'll have a better idea of what it's like being sick

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