Notes from a Liar and Her Dog

Ebook (EPUB)
On sale Jun 23, 2003 | 240 Pages | 9781101651124
Age 8-12 years | Grades 3-7
Reading Level: Lexile 580L
Living in a family with two perfect sisters and parents who just don't get her, Ant MacPherson finds it easier to lie. After all, the only one who appreciates her is her dog, Pistachio. But when a concerned teacher sees the truth behind Ant's lies, it seems as though she might be in for a change . . .
  • WINNER
    California Book Award
  • WINNER
    IRA Book Award
  • WINNER
    Junior Library Guild Selection
  • WINNER
    School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
"Funny, moving and completely believable, this is a fine first novel." -Booklist, starred review

"For any kid who is a middle child, for kids who have trouble getting along with their parents, for kids who are sure that their parents prefer their siblings, this book will bring delight and understanding." -School Library Journal, starred review
© Patricia Leeds
Gennifer Choldenko was the youngest in a family of four kids, where her nickname was “Snot-Nose.” Her quirky sense of humor made its debut at the dinner table when Gennifer was a very little kid. She is the author of seven children’s books, including Notes from a Liar and Her Dog, a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year; If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period; and Al Capone Shines My Shoes. View titles by Gennifer Choldenko

About

Living in a family with two perfect sisters and parents who just don't get her, Ant MacPherson finds it easier to lie. After all, the only one who appreciates her is her dog, Pistachio. But when a concerned teacher sees the truth behind Ant's lies, it seems as though she might be in for a change . . .

Awards

  • WINNER
    California Book Award
  • WINNER
    IRA Book Award
  • WINNER
    Junior Library Guild Selection
  • WINNER
    School Library Journal Best Book of the Year

Reviews

"Funny, moving and completely believable, this is a fine first novel." -Booklist, starred review

"For any kid who is a middle child, for kids who have trouble getting along with their parents, for kids who are sure that their parents prefer their siblings, this book will bring delight and understanding." -School Library Journal, starred review

Author

© Patricia Leeds
Gennifer Choldenko was the youngest in a family of four kids, where her nickname was “Snot-Nose.” Her quirky sense of humor made its debut at the dinner table when Gennifer was a very little kid. She is the author of seven children’s books, including Notes from a Liar and Her Dog, a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year; If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period; and Al Capone Shines My Shoes. View titles by Gennifer Choldenko