Six Truths and a Lie
Written by Ream Shukairy
Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
As fireworks pop off at a rowdy Fourth of July bonfire party, an explosion off the California coast levels an oil rig—resulting in chaos and worse, murder.
At the center are six Muslim teens – six patriots, six strangers, and six suspects.
An old soul caught in the wrong place. An aspiring doctor. An influencer with a reputation to protect. A perfect daughter with secrets to hide. A soccer star headed for Stanford. An immigrant in love. Each with something to hide and everything to lose.
Faced with accusations of terrorism, The Six are caught in a political game that will pit them against each other in exchange for exoneration. They must choose: frame each other to guarantee their own independence or expose their secrets to earn back freedom for them all.
Primary ISBN: 9780316564595
Publication Date: March 2024
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook, eBook
Young Adult, Age 12 or older
Community Represented: Afghan/Afghan American, Lebanese/Lebanese American, Pakistani/Pakistani American, Palestinian/Palestinian American, Sudanese/Sudanese American, Syrian/Syrian British
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Discrimination: Cultural, Discrimination: Racial, Discrimination: Religious, Family Relationship: Parents, Format: Audiobook, Generation: 1st, Genre: Thriller, Mental Health, Own Voices/Lived Experience, Religious Background: Muslim, Trauma & Healing
Setting: United States (Los Angeles CA)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant, 1st Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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