The Lie Tree by Frances Hardinge
Publisher Information: New York, NY: Amulet Books, 2016
Summary: On an island off the south coast of Victorian England, Faith investigates the mysterious death of her father, who was involved in a scandal. She discovers a tree that bears fruit only when she whispers a lie to it...and the fruit, in turn, delivers a hidden truth. Does the tree hold the key to her father's murder? Or will it lead the murderer to Faith herself?
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Links of Interest:
Author website: franceshardinge.com
Author interview: HERE
Educator's guide: HERE
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