Nothing But the Truth (Scholastic Gold) -- Avi

This Newbery Honor Book by acclaimed author Avi joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content <p></p>In this thought-provoking examination of freedom, patriotism, and respect, ninth grader Philip Malloy is kept from joining the track team by his failing grades in English class. Convinced that the teacher just doesn't like him, Philip concocts a plan to get transferred out of her class. Breaking the school's policy of silence during the national anthem, he hums along, and ends up in a crisis at the center of the nation's attention.<br><br><b>Author:</b> Avi<br><b>Publisher:</b> Scholastic Paperbacks<br><b>Published:</b> 01/01/2010<br><b>Pages:</b> 208<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.31lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.63h x 5.26w x 0.50d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780545174152<br><b>Audience:</b> Ages 9-12<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 3.6<br><b>Point Value:</b> 4<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Upper Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>7014 / Nothing But the Truth<br><br><b>Award:</b> Newbery Medal - Honor Book<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br>Avi's work spans nearly every genre and has received nearly every major prize, including the Newbery Medal for <i>Crispin: The Cross of Lead</i> and Newbery Honors for <i>Nothing But the Truth</i> and <i>The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle</i>. Avi lives in Colorado. You can learn more about him online at avi-writer.com.</p>