Lies I Tell Myself

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In this heartfelt, emotionally insightful (Kirkus Reviews), and funny companion to the acclaimed To Tell You the Truth, Raymond has a life-changing summer when hes sent to Maine to stay with the grandparents hes never met.

Raymond has always preferred to keep life simple and leave adventuring to other people. But then hes sent across the country, against his will, to spend the summer before fifth grade with grandparents who think hes troubled and needs to have playdates set up for him. Determined to show everyone how brave, confident, and untroubled he can be, Raymond hatches a three-step plan:

1) Learn to ride a bike. His mom never got around to teaching him before she left.
2) Learn how to swim.
3) Make friends. On his own.

But can Raymond really change, or is this whole plan just a bunch of lies hes telling himself With the help of his great-grandfathers old journal, a feral chicken, and a possibly imaginary new friend, Raymond might just overcome his fears and figure out who he really wants to be.

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*A Junior Library Guild Selection*
"This heartfelt, emotionally insightful companion toTo Tell You the Truth(2021) is . . . proof positive that an open heart can overcome hurt." * Kirkus Reviews *
Its an equally rewarding and adventurous story, remarkable in the way it allows characters to stretch and grow. . . . A humorous and honest exploration of deep family ties, unexpected friendships, and the gift of growing self-knowledge. * Booklist *
"The author takes care that no one, child or adult, comes across as all good or all bad.Readers dont need to be familiar with the previous book to enjoy this story of a boy learning who he is. Recommended." * School Library Journal *

Author Bio

Beth Vrabel is the award-winning author of A Blind Guide to Stinkville, A Blind Guide to Normal, and the Pack of Dorks series. She can't clap to the beat or be trusted around Nutella, but indulges in both often, much to the dismay of her family. She lives in the Dallas, Texas area.