Todd Mitchell

The Secret to Lying Todd Mitchell

Publisher Marketing: James was the guy no one noticed another fifteen-year-old living in a small town. So when he gets into the American Science and Mathematics Academy (or ASMA), a public boarding school, James decides that it s time to leave the past behind. In a student body made up of nerds and geeks, being cool is easy. All it takes is a few harmless lies to invent the new James: rebel, punk, street fighter. Everyone s impressed except for the beautiful Ellie Frost, whose icy demeanor holds an inexplicable attraction for James, and the mysterious ghost44, an IM presence who sees right through his new identity. But James is riding high playing pranks and hooking up with the luscious Jessica Keen. Things seem perfect until he begins having strange dreams of a dark city haunted by demons. As the line between dreams and reality blurs, James comes to discover the secret and consequence of lying. Opening your eyes and seeing the world really seeing it that s what this powerful book is about. -Lauren Myracle, bestselling author of the Internet Girls series and "Bliss" A fascinating, funny, and utterly engaging read. -Laura Resau, author of "Red Glass" and "The Ruby Notebook" Engrossing and entertaining... A great read. -"Publishers Weekly" A straightforward, from-the-gut story.... Mitchell is definitely one to watch. -"Kirkus Reviews"" Review Citations: School Library Journal 02/01/2012 pg. 70 (EAN 9781455828951, Compact Disc) Kirkus Review - Children 05/15/2010 (EAN 9780763640842, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 05/31/2010 (EAN 9780763640842, Hardcover) School Library Journal 06/01/2010 pg. 114 (EAN 9780763640842, Hardcover) Booklist 06/01/2010 pg. 59 (EAN 9780763640842, Hardcover) Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2010 (EAN 9780763640842, Hardcover) Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2010 (EAN 9780763640842, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2010 pg. 377 (EAN 9780763640842, Hardcover) Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2011 pg. 1014 (EAN 9780763640842, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Mitchell, Todd Todd Mitchell is the author of The Secret to Lying, as well as the middle-grade novel The Traitor King, and is a co-author of the graphic novel A Flight of Angels. About Backwards, he says, I wanted to tackle some tough issues head-on while also writing an intriguing, uplifting book, and the only way I could think of to do that was to flip things around and experience the story backwards. Todd Mitchell lives with his wife and two daughters in Fort Collins, Colorado. Contributor Bio:  Podehl, Nick Nick Podehl is a professional voice actor. He has narrated numerous audiobooks, many of which have won prestigious awards. He currently lives and works around Grand Rapids, Michigan, with his wife.