Nothing but the Truth

A review of a Freshman English Summer Reading Book by Mollie Bartell

Have you ever thought about how a lie could affect your life? How it might change someone else's life? Phillip Malloy learns about lying the hard way in Nothing but the Truth by Avi. When his English teacher, Miss Narwin, gives him a bad grade, Phillip makes Miss Narwin's life very difficult. He disrespectfully sings the National Anthem when the students have to be silent, causing him to be suspended from school. 

Phillip's suspension becomes a nationwide issue. Many people are very angry that Phillip gets into trouble for “being patriotic”. They write letters to Miss Narwin as well as to the school. After feeling the pressure of what explodes into such an enormous issue, Miss Narwin decides to resign. 

Phillip's initial intention is simply to annoy his teacher, however his behavior results in the ruining of Miss Narwin's reputation as well as his own. 

What happens to Phillip after his suspension? Read Nothing but the Truth to find out!