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A ninth-grader's suspension for singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" during homeroom becomes a national news story.

A ninth-grader's suspension for singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" during homeroom becomes a national news story.

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A ninth-grader's suspension for singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" during homeroom becomes a national news story.

A ninth-grader's suspension for singing "The Star-Spangled Banner" during homeroom becomes a national news story.

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Publishers Weekly
Structured as a series of journal entries, memos, letters and dialogues, this highly original novel emerges as a witty satire of high school politics, revealing how truth can easily become distorted. After Philip Malloy, a clownish, rather unmotivated freshman, is punished for causing a disturbance (humming ``The Star Spangled Banner''), facts about the incident become exaggerated until a minor school infraction turns into a national scandal. Philip's parents, several reporters and a neighbor (who happens to be running for the school board) accuse the school of being unpatriotic. Philip gains fame as a martyr for freedom; his homeroom teacher, Miss Narwin, however, faces dismissal from her job. After gleaning the points of view of many characters, readers will side with Miss Narwin and will recognize the hollowness of Philip's eventual victory. It is clear that Avi ( The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle ) is attuned to the modern high school scene. With frankness and remarkable insight, he conveys the flaws of the system while creating a story that is both entertaining and profound. Ages 11-up. (Oct.)
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Through a series of memos, journal entries, phone conversations and newspaper articles, this book uses documentary techniques to tell the story of ninth-grader Philip Malloy who is suspended from school for humming "The Star Spangled Banner." Irony, parallels, contradictory viewpoints, and character-deepening revelations come in bits and pieces that create an astounding whole. Themes include a father who wants his son to conquer a world he can't, to a boy who cannot grow because he is imprisoned by his spite.
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Gr 6-9-- Ninth grader Philip Malloy finds himself unable to participate on the track team because of his failing grade in English. Convinced the teacher, Margaret Narwin, dislikes him, he concocts a scheme to get transferred from her homeroom: instead of standing ``at respectful, silent attention'' during the national anthem, Philip hums. Throughout the ensuing disciplinary problems at school, his parents take his side, ignore the fact that he is breaking a school rule, and concentrate on issues of patriotism. The conflict between Philip and his school escalates, and he quickly finds the situation out of his control; local community leaders, as well as the national news media, become involved. At this point, the novel surges forward to a heartbreaking, but totally believable, conclusion. Avi carefully sets forth the events in the story, advancing the plot through conversations between students, Philip's parents, school personnel, and community politicians, while Philip's point of view is revealed through his diary entries, and Margaret Narwin's through letters to her sister. Also enriching the narrative are copies of school memos and newspaper articles, transcripts of speeches delivered, and copies of letters received by both Philip and his teacher; each document provides another perspective on the conflict and illuminates the many themes that beg to be discussed--most notably the irony of lives destroyed because of the misuse of power and the failure of people to communicate. Admirably well crafted and thought provoking. --Ellen Fader, Westport Public Library, CT

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780606123006
  • Publisher: Turtleback Books: A Division of Sanval
  • Publication date: 1/10/2010
  • Format: Library Binding
  • Edition description: THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHO
  • Pages: 240
  • Sales rank: 858,683
  • Product dimensions: 5.25 (w) x 7.75 (h) x 0.75 (d)

Meet the Author

Avi
Avi
Known for his unconventional vision and quirky creative style, Avi has penned scores of children's books that young readers devour with a passion. Twice awarded the Newbery Honor medal for his work, this prolific Pied Piper won the 2003 Newbery Medal for Crispin: The Cross of Lead -- an action-packed adventure set in 14th-century England.

Biography

Born in Manhattan in 1937, Avi Wortis grew up in Brooklyn in a family of artists and writers. Despite his bright and inquisitive nature, he did poorly in school. After several academic failures, he was diagnosed with a writing impairment called dysgraphia which caused him to reverse letters and misspell words. The few writing and spelling skills he possessed he had gleaned from his favorite hobby, reading -- a pursuit enthusiastically encouraged in his household.

Following junior high school, Avi was assigned to a wonderful tutor whose taught him basic skills and encouraged in him a real desire to write. "Perhaps it was stubbornness," he recalled in an essay appearing on the Educational Paperback Association's website, "but from that time forward I wanted to write in some way, some form. It was the one thing everybody said I could not do."

Avi finally learned to write, and well! He attended Antioch University, graduated from the University of Wisconsin, and received a master's degree in library science from Columbia in 1964. He worked as a librarian for the New York Public Library's theater collection and for Trenton State College, and taught college courses in children's literature, while continuing to write -- mostly plays -- on the side. In the 1970s, with two sons of his own, he began to craft stories for children. "[My] two boys loved to hear stories," he recalled. "We played a game in which they would give me a subject ('a glass of water') and I would have to make up the story right then. Out of that game came my first children's book, Things That Sometimes Happen." A collection of "Very Short Stories for Little Listeners," Avi's winning debut received very positive reviews. "Sounding very much like the stories that children would make up themselves," raved Kirkus Reviews, "these are daffy and nonsensical, starting and ending in odd places and going sort of nowhere in the middle. The result, however, is inevitably a sly grin."

Avi has gone on to write dozens of books for kids of all ages. The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle (1991) and Nothing but the Truth (1992) were named Newbery Honor Books, and in 2003, he won the prestigious Newbery Medal for his 14th-century adventure tale, Crispin: The Cross of Lead. His books range from mysteries and adventure stories to historical novels and coming-of-age tales; and although there is often a strong moral core to his work, he leavens his message with appealing warmth and humor. Perhaps his philosophy is summed up best in this quote from his author profile on Scholastic's website: "I want my readers to feel, to think, sometimes to laugh. But most of all I want them to enjoy a good read."

Good To Know

In a Q&A with his publisher, Avi named Robert Louis Stevenson as one of his greatest inspirations, noting that "he epitomizes a kind of storytelling that I dearly love and still read because it is true, it has validity, and beyond all, it is an adventure."

When he's not writing, Avi enjoys photography as one of his favorite hobbies.

Avi got his unique nickname from his twin sister, Emily..

    1. Also Known As:
      Avi Wortis (full name)
    1. Date of Birth:
      December 23, 1937
    2. Place of Birth:
      New York, New York
    1. Education:
      University of Wisconsin; M.A. in Library Science from Columbia University, 1964
    2. Website:
      http://www.avi-writer.com

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Chapter One



Tuesday, March 13



10:35 P.M.

From the Diary of Philip Malloy


Coach Jamison saw me in the hall and said he wanted, to make sure I'm trying out for the track team!!!! Said my middle school gym teacher told him I was really good!!!! Then he said that with me on the Harrison High team we have a real shot at being county champs. Fantastic!!!!!! He wouldn't say that unless he meant it. Have to ask folks about helping me get new shoes. Newspaper route won't do it all. But Dad was so excited when I told him what Coach said that I'm sure he'll help.

Saw a thing on TV about Olympic committees already organizing all over the country. Olympics. I'm going to be there! County champs. State champs. College champs. Then Olympics! Folks always reminding me about the money they're putting aside for my college, which is the only way to go. That's what did Dad in, dropping out. Too hard to get noticed with just clubs.

Rainy and cold. I hate this kind of weather. Slows you down. Still ran six miles. I'm getting stronger.

Oh, yeah.... At lunch Sarah Gloss came up and said she had to speak to me. Said this girl, Allison Doresett, likes me. I had to act cool because I wasn't sure who she was. Then I remembered she's in my English class and is really decent. She must have liked that gag question I asked. The two of us would be front-of-the-line. Bet she heard about my running too. Girls go for guys who win. Ta-da! It's Malloy Magic time!

Talk about Malloy Magic.... This time for -- dadum! -- Miss Narwin. I mean, what can you do with an English teacher who's so uptight shemust have been put together with super glue. Try to make a joke -- lighten things up a bit -- she goes all flinty-faced. Shift to sweet, she goes sour. I mean, people can't have their, own minds about anything!!! Talk about a free country!!! And the stuff we have to read! Can't believe how stupid and boring Jack London is! I mean, really. The Call of the Wild. Talk about dogs! Ma says she had to read it when she was in school. There has to be better stuff to read for ninth grade somewhere. I thought high school was going to be different.

Have to figure a way to run past Narwin.

10:45 P.M.
From a Letter Written by
Margaret Narwin
to Her Sister, Anita Wigham



Yes, Anita, I suppose that after doing anything for twenty-one years a body does get a little tired. And I have been teaching English at Harrison High for just that long. All the same, I remain steadfast in my belief that my life was meant to be the bringing of fine literature to young minds. When the connection is made -- and from time to time it is made -- it's all worth it. Is it wrong to speak of the work as a calling? Well, teaching is almost a religion to me. I will complain from time to time, but -- it is my life. The truth is, I like it.

But the other truth, Anita, is that students today are not what they used to be. There is no love of literature. Not the way you and I learned it from Mother. Young people don't read at all today- outside of school requirements. They come to literature reluctantly at best, fighting me every inch of the way. It's not as if they aren't bright. They are. And I like them and their capacity for independence. But the other side of that independence is a lack of caring for anything beyond themselves. If they ask me once more "What's this have to do with us?" I think I'll scream. Of course, I don't scream. You have to treat them with care and fairness. Fairness is so important to them.

For example: these days I'm teaching The Call of the Wild. A student raised his hand to say he didn't understand "who was calling who." Now if I were to laugh or mock, he would be insulted. And I would lose him.

This boy, Philip Malloy, is new to me. I met his parents at First Night, and they seem like pleasant folks; they come regularly to PTA meetings. They are educated -- she is, anyway. I'm not sure what they do.

But this Philip -- an only son, by the way, which may be the problem -- is only a middling student, and it's a shame. A nice-looking boy. A boy I like. Intelligent. With real potential. Perhaps that's why he irritates me so -- for he shows no desire to strive, to make sacrifices for the betterment of self, the way we were taught. And, oh, my, Anita, so restless! Worst of all, like so many of them, he exhibits no desire to learn. No ambition at all! But it's not even that I mind so much. No, it's a certain something -- a resistance -- to accepting the idea that literature is important. For him or anyone! But it is. It is! If I could only convince students of that. It's that desire that keeps me going.

I can hear you saying, "Come on down to Florida, Anita, I don't know if I am ready for that yet.

Yes, I could take early retirement. Mr. Benison (scence) is doing so. But then, he's older than I. And has a wife who works. The truth is, Anita, I would be lost without my books, my teaching, my students.

I had a note from Ethel Truebel! Do you rememberher? She used to be in the West Fork Church congregation years ago. It seems ...

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  • Posted December 22, 2009

    Nothing but the Truth Book Review- Phillips

    I didn't like the end when Philip is asked to lead the "Star Spangled Banner" and he doesn't know it. Another part I didn't like was when Philip got a suspension for humming it and "causing a distubance". I would not recommend this to anyone, b/c it is not good. When Philip had a crush (Allison) I thought they should have dated instead of hating or despising each other toward the end. Lastly, I think Philip should not have went to Washington Academy, he should have just worked things out with Narwin. Thanks Mr. Phillips, if I were you, I wouldn't make next years class read this. No offense.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 1, 2008

    You should read this book

    I enjoyed this book because I learned many things about telling a lie. I would reccomend this book to other people to read becase it has many things that you can learn from it.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 22, 2007

    Head over heals for Avi

    Nothing But the Truth is an amazing book. It tells how tabloids mix the easiest things up. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who likes any Avi book.

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  • Posted January 25, 2010

    Zanes Review

    I thought the book was decent but was lacking near the middle and it also seemed quite repetative. The book would be good fr students but as far as adults and college students not really.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 22, 2009

    NOthing but the Truth

    "I thought Nothing but the TRuth was an okay book the writing style was different than anything I have ever read before. The book was interesting though you wanted to know how things turned out for Philip, but it wasn't interesting enough for me to read it again."

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  • Posted December 22, 2009

    Two Questions. 1) Do You Promise to tell the the Truth, the whole Truth and Nothing but the Truth? 2) Does anyone say no?

    An overall O.K. read. I think it was meant for discussions in school. The storyline was o.k. and the book had good character development. An easy read but not exactley a fun read. The story format was great! I loved how the text switched from dialouge, to telegrams, to phone conversations, to letters, to memos, to news articles, to radio transcripts. The characters almost got to be assigned to voices and read as a play. Any readers out there, I would advise against the book. Teachers? Definate class read.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 22, 2009

    nothing but the truth.

    I liked Nothign but the truth alot. It was an exciting book woith many thrills. There was always new problems, and sort of mysterys. Like when Phillip was singing in class. Then he had to go to the office, but still sang the national athum everyday to stand up to his freedom and rights as an American citizen. I thought that was realy good. It had alot of plots and resolution, and unexpecting things. It always had something going on that keeped you reading. This was a very good book and i would read it if i were you.

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  • Posted December 22, 2009

    Was a good read...

    Nothing But The Truth was a good read but it lacked detail. Avi left out some important things such as what the characters looked like. But Avi had really made this story work because it had a lot of Realism and it gets you thinking about what would happen if this were to happen to you. Also Avi had great writing skills, Avi really thought about how the characters would act and what they would say. So if I were to put that all together it would add up to be a good book.

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  • Posted December 21, 2009

    Nothing But the Truth is an O.K. book.

    I think the book Nothing But the Truth is an O.K. book that is good for discussions in school. It is in a play type form so reading it with other people is the ideal way to read because you can really get into the story. The only problem is i do not think it is real the problem he faces because it just doesn't seem it would happen to somebody in real life. This book does keep you on the edge of your seat because you do not know what will happen next. I recommend this book to people that are reading with other people or in a class.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 21, 2009

    Nothing But the Truth

    I think that this was a good book in general. It organized the different character dialog well and the story was interesting. I liked how there was a lot of irony in the book.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 21, 2009

    No Interest.

    I felt after reading Nothing but the Truth that I enjoyed the way the author wrote it, but it wasn't really that interesting. I think the author could of put a little more of a suspense into the story. The ending of the story confused me a ton. I don't get why the author, just stopped there. The author could of gave more detail in like if he got in any trouble, for not knowing any words to the national anthem. Or even what happened to Miss Narwin and her job? I really wish their was a sequel to Nothing but the Truth, to get all my questions answered. I don't understand why the school didn't back Miss Narwin up? It never described why they didn't? I would not recommend this book, to students at age 12-14. I feel this way because it doesn't give a good ending, but also that it wasn't interesting. I like books that make me want to keep on reading it, and that I never can put down. Also where I can read it over and over again.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 21, 2009

    Nothing but the Truth.

    The book, "Nothing but the truth", is a ver good novel. It's very easy to understand. Alot of people can relate to how Philip feels. This story really reeled me in at the beginning and i just had to keep reading to see what would happen next. I'm in 8th grade, and it was very easy to comprehend. The novel was very exciting. Yes,i would recommend you to read this story. once you do, you'll fall in love withit, just like i did.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 20, 2009

    "Overall Good Book"

    I recently read this book with my class and thought it was good. The book was easy to comprehend and is good for a student in middle school. I myself, am in 8th grade and loved it. The best part in my opinion was the beginning. It lured me in to the book and kept me to want to read more. The part i hated the most was the ending. I thought it left the readers hanging and could of had more effert into it. Overall this book was well written and in the future i might consider reading it again. I would recommend this book to other readers.

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  • Posted December 18, 2009

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    Pretty Decent Story

    This story, Nothing but the Truth, was not amazing, but not horrible. It was pretty decent. It has a very realistic, and modern-day story and setting. Philip Malloy, and the other characters are very real, and can relate to many people in true life. The book did keep you interested throughout the story, and I liked the fact that it was in conversations, rather than just a simple story, that's just telling you what's going on. It left it being alot more fun, and is a very good school book to read. I did not like the ending as much though. I thought it would be alot more different, and it kind of just made the story boring and left you there. Overall, I do suggest this book. I think you'll enjoy it as much as I did.

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  • Posted December 18, 2009

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    Pretty good story... I guess?

    I liked this book. It is a pretty good book. I think that many people would like this book because it is realistic and deals with modern day. it describes the life of a typical teen named Philip Malloy and his school life. I did not like the ending because it is a cliffhanger. I would like to know a lot more about this book. I wish that they would write a sequel. I think that you would like this book if you like to read.

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  • Posted December 18, 2009

    decent story... decent story

    I would like to recommend this book to other readers. It is a good story with a good plot line and good charcters. I didn't like the ending at all. It wasn't a good ending and i wouldv'e like to have known more. Like what happened to Miss Narwin and her career. Also how Phillip did at his new school. Ohter than that it was a good book overall, I could sort of relate to Phillip as a teenager. I liked how it changes writing styles. I liked this book i would recommend it to other people.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 18, 2009

    Nothing but the Truth Book Review by: Erika Kackmeister

    This was an not enjoyable read. The plot wasnt very interesting. The ending also wasnt impressive. I would not read this just for fun, it is not the type of book that interests me. We had to read this book in my 8th grade English class, and I got kinda bored sometimes. It also has an interesting format that was quite fun to read as a group out loud, but I dont reccomend reading it as a silent read. The main characters have many issues in my mind. They seem to all have problems and no one in real life is that insecure about themselves and has that many problems. Also the major conflict I believe was very dumb and pointless. So overall, this wasnt a good book in my mnid. Most of the people in my class think so to. We found it boring and honestly a waste of our time pretty much. I recomend not reading it......

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  • Posted December 18, 2009

    An ok read

    This book was an ok book that kept you guessing but did get very boring. At the begining of the book it the story isn't so great then it picks up when he gets suspended but then it drops back down and evens out. Personaly the most exctitng part of the book to me was when he didn't even return to the school he had caused all the problems in!

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  • Posted December 14, 2009

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    Great book! :)

    I love the ending!!! :) Great book!

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  • Posted August 22, 2009

    An Enjoyable Read

    I thought this book was an easy read and the ending is what makes the whole story funny.

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