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The Truth and Lies of Ella Black

By Emily Barr
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The Truth and Lies of Ella Black by Emily Barr follows a teenager, Ella, who has a seemingly normal life until her world is upended when her parents whisk her away on a mysterious trip to Rio de Janeiro. Thrilled yet bewildered, Ella grapples with unsettling truths about her family and herself, leading to a journey of self-discovery where she must confront her inner darkness and determine her true identity. This young adult novel blends themes of mystery, identity, and self-exploration.
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You might enjoy this gripping young adult novel if you're drawn to thrilling stories of identity and self-discovery. The story follows a compelling journey full of unexpected twists, delving into the complexities of truth and deception, which keeps readers on the edge of their seats. If you appreciate a blend of emotional depth and suspense, this book will surely captivate your imagination.

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The Truth and Lies of Ella Black

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This second novel from Emily Barr is a race-against-time thriller and a true coming-of-age story. It explores the highs and lows of first love, all set under a blazing Rio sun.

The Truth and Lies of Ella Black introduces us to Ella Black, who seems to live the life most other seventeen-year-olds would kill for...

Until one day, telling her nothing, her parents whisk her off to Rio de Janeiro. Determined to find out why, Ella takes her chance and searches through their things.

And realises her life has been a lie.

Unable to comprehend the truth, Ella runs away, to the one place they'll never think to look—the favelas.

But there she learns a terrible secret—the truth about the deepest darkest side of herself...

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Emily Barr's novel The Truth and Lies of Ella Black is praised for its vivid portrayal of adolescent emotions, capturing the exhilaration of first love and the intense yearning for identity amidst adult deception. Reviewers highlight the book's colourful settings and fast-paced plot, emphasising its dramatic and gripping exploration of self-discovery and hidden secrets. The story is complemented by its disturbing undertones, vibrant characters, and engaging dialogue, making it an engaging read for fans of dark fiction.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141367002

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 January 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 246g

Pages: 352

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Emily Barr Fiction Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

THE ONE MEMORY OF FLORA BANKS published in 2017 was Emily Barr's first novel for young adults and was a global hit, publishing in 27 languages. Before that, she worked as a journalist in London but always hankered after a quiet room and a book to write. She went travelling for a year, which gave her an idea for a novel set in the world of backpackers in Asia. This became BACKPACK, an adult thriller which won the WH Smith New Talent Award, and she has since written eleven more adult novels published in the UK and around the world. She lives in Cornwall with her husband and their children.

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