The supreme lie
McCaughrean, Geraldine2021
Book
Total copies: 5
From twice Carnegie-medal-winning Geraldine McCaughrean comes an extraordinary and timely new novel set in a world paralysed by natural disaster and dangerous politics, for fans of Philip Pullman and Frances Hardinge. Twice Carnegie medal winning Geraldine McCaughrean's enthralling new novel is set in a world paralysed by natural disaster and dangerous lies.Fifteen-year-old Gloria is maid to Afalia's tyrannical Head of State, Madame Suprema. When the country is hit by unprecedented flooding, Madame Suprema runs away, fearing she will be blamed for the crisis. To cover up this cowardly act, Gloria is made to step into Madame Suprema's shoes and is thrust into a world of corrupt and desperate politicians. As Gloria becomes aware of the forces toying with her every move, she must take decisions that could save, or end, thousands of lives - including her own...A brilliant and darkly funny commentary on our present times by one of our greatest writers.
Main title:
The supreme lie / Geraldine McCaughrean ; illustrations by Keith Robinson.
Author:
McCaughrean, Geraldine, authorRobinson, Keith (Keith Howard), illustrator
Work:
Imprint:
London : Usborne, 2021.
Collation:
406 pages : illustrations (black and white), map (black and white) ; 20 cm
ISBN:
9781474970686 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.92T
Language:
English
Subject:
Young adult fictionTeenage FictionGeneral StoriesChildren's / Teenage fiction & true storiesChildren's / Teenage fiction: Action & adventure storiesChildren's / Teenage social issues: Environment & green issuesFor National Curriculum Key Stage 3Interest age: from c 12 yearsChildren's / Teenage fiction: General fictionChildren's / Teenage fiction: Animal storiesChildren's / Teenage general interest: PoliticsChildren's / Teenage general interest: Dogs & wolvesChildren's / Teenage: Personal & social issues
BRN:
378293