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In *The Honest-to-Goodness Truth*, a child named Libby promises to never tell a lie. As she faces everyday situations, she quickly learns that truthfulness is more complex than simply refusing deceit—it involves knowing when to share the whole truth and when to exercise discretion. The story gently explores the value of honesty and the wisdom of measured disclosure in a child’s life.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Patricia McKissack
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