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Description
"Stretching the Truth" is a middle grades novel by Jamie Suzanne about a girl named Mary who has been telling exaggerated stories about her mother's new husband. When a surprise birthday party is arranged for the newlyweds, Mary's tall tales threaten to unravel and cause trouble. The book is part of a series created by Francine Pascal and is rated at a 4.5 reading level for middle grade readers.
Quick Summary
Mary's exaggerated stories about her new stepdad take a hilarious turn when a surprise birthday party forces her to perform a perfect family life she invented. Kids will root for Mary as she scrambles to keep her web of lies from collapsing in the most embarrassing way possible. If your kid likes Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball a Wimpy Kid: Wrecking Ball Wimpy Kid or other laugh-out-loud middle school comedies, they'll devour this relatable tale of tall tales backfiring. Perfect for kids in grades 4-7 who enjoy humor, light drama, and characters who get in way over their heads.