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When Max decides to lie to his mother so he can watch a spooky film, he turns over a new leaf when the truth finally comes to light. The story follows his struggle with guilt and his eventual confession. Along the way, a relevant Bible verse is incorporated to illustrate the moral value of honesty.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Michael P. Waite
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