Notes from a Liar and Her Dog
Author: Gennifer Choldenko
For Antonia MacPherson, lying is a way of life. It’s what works best when you are a weed in a family of roses. No matter what she does, her mother thinks she’s wrong. But when a teacher sees the truth behind Ant’s humor and lies, it seems Ant and her mother may be in for a showdown…..Read More
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