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Aleesa and Kenneth find themselves befriending Socrates to assure his safety and keep history unchanged.
Quick Summary
One of the things that makes Death of Lies: Socrates stand out is how it blends a fast-paced mystery with a dose of ancient Greek philosophy, giving kids a reason to think while they're still turning pages. The story follows Aleesa and Kenneth, two ordinary middle-graders who unexpectedly become friends with Socrates himself, and they quickly find themselves tangled in a plot to keep the famous thinker alive and the timeline intact. It's perfect for readers who love a bit of humor mixed with a dash of adventure, and it's especially good for kids who might not usually pick up a "history" book because the characters are so relatable and the dialogue is genuinely funny. Parents will appreciate that the tension is kept at a middle-grade level nothing too scary, just enough to keep the pages turning and the book slips in a few real philosophical ideas without ever feeling like a lecture. If you've ever enjoyed the way the Magic Tree House books whisk kids into different eras, you'll find this one offers a similar thrill, but with a clever twist that lets readers wonder what they'd do if they could actually talk to Socrates.