Liar

Justine Larbalestier's brilliant CBCA short-listed YA novel has a truly compelling unreliable narrator who will have readers guessing until the very last page, and beyond...

Description

Secrets, lies, murder and betrayal.
Micah Wilkins is a liar. But when her boyfriend, Zach, dies under brutal circumstances, the shock might be enough to set her straight. Or maybe not. Especially when lying comes as naturally to her as breathing. Was Micah dating Zach? Did they kiss? Did she see him the night he died? And is she really hiding a family secret? Where does the actual truth lie?
Liar is a breathtaking roller-coaster read that will have you grasping for the truth until the very last page. Honestly.

Awards

Winner, 2010 Davitt Award for best Australian Women's Crime Writing - Children's/YA
Winner, 2009 Western Australia Premier's Literary Award - Young Adult
Winner, Fellowship of Australian Writers (FAW) Christina Stead Award 2009
Shortlisted, 2010 Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year - Older Readers
Included in International Youth Library's The White Ravens 2010, an annual selection of outstanding books for children and young adults
Shortlisted, 2010 Queensland Premier's Literary Awards (Young Adult)
Shortlisted, 2010 NSW Premier's Literary Award - Ethel Turner Prize
Shortlisted, 2010 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) Book of the Year for Older Children 2010
Shortlisted, 2010 Inky Award
Shortlisted, Locus Award, Young Adult novel
A Bank Street Children's Book of the Year
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year