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The Supreme Lie

By Geraldine Mccaughrean
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The Supreme Lie by Geraldine McCaughrean is a young adult novel that explores themes of power, truth, and resilience. The story follows a girl named Gloria who takes on an unexpected leadership role during a time of disaster. As she navigates the challenges of maintaining authority and uncovering the truth, the plot delves into the dangers of deception and the struggle to maintain hope in dire circumstances.
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The Supreme Lie

Twice Carnegie medal winning Geraldine McCaughrean's enthralling new novel is a brilliant and darkly funny commentary on our present times by one of our greatest writers.

A darkly funny commentary on present times, from a double Carnegie medal winner.

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A darkly funny commentary on present times, from a double Carnegie medal winner.

Twice Carnegie medal winning Geraldine McCaughrean's enthralling new novel is set in a world paralysed by natural disaster and dangerous lies. The Supreme Lie features fifteen-year-old Gloria, maid to Afalia's tyrannical Head of State, Madame Suprema. When the country is hit by unprecedented flooding, Madame Suprema runs away, fearing she will be blamed for the crisis. To cover up this cowardly act, Gloria is made to step into Madame Suprema's shoes and is thrust into a world of corrupt and desperate politicians.

As Gloria becomes aware of the forces toying with her every move, she must take decisions that could save, or end, thousands of lives—including her own. The Supreme Lie offers a brilliant and darkly funny commentary on our present times by one of our greatest writers.

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The Supreme Lie by Geraldine McCaughrean is highly praised for its engaging prose and complex characterisation. Described as an enjoyable eco-thriller, the novel is noted for its richly told story and thought-provoking themes. Reviewers highlight its poignant and blackly funny narrative, with some suggesting it has the potential to become a timeless piece. The book is also recognised for exploring sophisticated questions about power and responsibility with a dark comedic edge.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474970686

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 201.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 416

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Geraldine McCaughrean Young Adult

About the Author

Geraldine McCaughrean is one of today's most successful and highly regarded children's authors. She has won the Carnegie Medal, the Whitbread Children's Book Award three times, the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, the Smarties Bronze Award four times, the prestigious U.S. Printz Award and the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award. She was chosen to write the official sequel to J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan, Peter Pan in Scarlet, which was published to wide critical acclaim. Geraldine lives in Berkshire with her husband John and the lingering shades of all those characters she has invented in her books. Author location: Berkshire

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