I cannot tell a lie: I loved Truth Trendon! She's a smart, funny heroine who readers will connect with and root for. Dear Isaac Newton, You're Ruining Me Life made me laugh and gave me all the feels. -Erin Dionne, author of The Total Tragedy of a Girl Named Hamlet
You're gonna laugh, you're gonna think, you're gonna root for Truth Trendon every step of the way-through sand, through tuna fish, and through each hilariously awkward middle-school moment in this fun and heartfelt debut! -Brooks Benjamin, author of My Seventh-Grade Life in Tights
A compelling middle-school tale that captures the realities of living with scoliosis while maintaining the realistic drama of everyday life.-Girls' Life
Fans of R.J. Palacio's Wonder may enjoy this.-Kirkus Reviews
Truth Trendon, age 12, starts to wear a back brace to keep her scoliosis at bay, right before junior high starts. She blames Isaac Newton and gravity for her predicament, and she decides to try to keep the brace a secret, known only to her family; her best friend, Megan; and the necessary adults at school. It's difficult, but she manages it and even catches the eye of her crush, Brendan Matthews. Brendan seems happy to give Truth his full attention, even when he discovers her secret by accident. Secrets, however, lead to lies, and Truth needs to find her way out of the tangle she has snarled herself in, even if it means revealing her secret to everyone. Hruza has a funny and bright character in Truth, and the supporting characters are well rounded. Though the characters come off as older than seventh-graders, and the pace drags in places, plenty of readers will identify with Truth and her relatable dilemma. -Booklist
I cannot tell a lie: I loved Truth Trendon! She's a smart, funny heroine who readers will connect with and root for. Dear Isaac Newton, You're Ruining Me Life made me laugh and gave me all the feels. -Erin Dionne, author of The Total Tragedy of a Girl Named Hamlet
You're gonna laugh, you're gonna think, you're gonna root for Truth Trendon every step of the way-through sand, through tuna fish, and through each hilariously awkward middle-school moment in this fun and heartfelt debut! -Brooks Benjamin, author of My Seventh-Grade Life in Tights
A compelling middle-school tale that captures the realities of living with scoliosis while maintaining the realistic drama of everyday life.-Girls' Life
Fans of R.J. Palacio's Wonder may enjoy this.-Kirkus Reviews
Truth Trendon, age 12, starts to wear a back brace to keep her scoliosis at bay, right before junior high starts. She blames Isaac Newton and gravity for her predicament, and she decides to try to keep the brace a secret, known only to her family; her best friend, Megan; and the necessary adults at school. It's difficult, but she manages it and even catches the eye of her crush, Brendan Matthews. Brendan seems happy to give Truth his full attention, even when he discovers her secret by accident. Secrets, however, lead to lies, and Truth needs to find her way out of the tangle she has snarled herself in, even if it means revealing her secret to everyone. Hruza has a funny and bright character in Truth, and the supporting characters are well rounded. Though the characters come off as older than seventh-graders, and the pace drags in places, plenty of readers will identify with Truth and her relatable dilemma. -Booklist