The Best Liars in Riverview

Name: The Best Liars in Riverview
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781922458452
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By Lin Thompson

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Summary

The Best Liars in Riverview by Lin Thompson is a compelling children's book that follows the story of Aubrey, a young person who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and resilience. After a family tragedy, Aubrey feels the need to escape into the woods, finding solace and clarity away from home. This adventure leads to revelations about identity, friendship, and the importance of confronting one's own truths.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming children's stories that explore themes of friendship, self-discovery, and acceptance. With a backdrop of mystery and adventure, it offers an engaging experience for young readers who appreciate tales filled with emotional depth and relatable characters.

The Best Liars in Riverview

A heart-warming adventure starring a non-binary six-grader and written by a debut non-binary author on the rise

Description

Sometime in the last day or so, ever since Joel Gallagher disappeared, I became a liar.

Aubrey and Joel are like two tomato vines growing along the same crooked fence—weird, yet the same kind of weird. Then Joel disappears. Vanishes. Poof. And Aubrey was the last person to see him.

The whole town is looking for Joel, but Aubrey realises they might be the only one who knows how to find him. As Aubrey, their sister, Teagan, and another friend, Mari, search along the river, will they find themselves along the way?

From Lin Thompson comes a powerful debut that will invite readers to unearth the truth beneath all the lies.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Best Liars in Riverview by Lin Thompson is praised for its exploration of friendship, identity, and self-discovery, with many reviewers highlighting its relevance to LGBTQ+ themes. The narrative is celebrated for its lyricism, emotional depth, and depiction of a found family, touching on themes of belonging and hope. Readers appreciate the heartfelt portrayal of the protagonist, Aubrey, and the book's impact as a sensitive, empowering debut that promises to resonate significantly with young audiences exploring personal truths.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922458452

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 April 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 336

Collections

Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lin Thompson Penguin Books

About the Author

Lin Thompson (they/them) grew up playing pretend games in the backyard and basement of their home in Kentucky. Now they get to write pretend stories in the backyard and basement of their home in Iowa, where they live with their wife and cat. Lin is a Lambda Literary Fellow of 2018, and The Best Liars in Riverview is their debut novel.