The Boy Who Lied
Author: Roxane Dhand
ISBN: 9781509842285
Price: Rs. 419.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
Fourteen-year-old Ed Clayton is a liar. It started when his dad went to prison and now he can't seem to stop. When Ed's younger brother, Sam, goes missing one day under his supervision, nobody believes him when he says he can't remember what happened. Things begin to go very wrong for Ed's family when his mother loses her job and they have to start using a food bank. Ditched even by his best friend, Ed is on his own trying find out what's happened to Sam, until he meets Fallon, a new neighbor who's willing to help him unravel the mystery. The two stumble on a secret even Ed could never have imagined. But nobody will ever believe a liar.
Edition details: English, 320 pages. Reference ISBN: 9781509842285.
About the Author
Roxane Dhand is an acclaimed author whose published works are celebrated internationally for their insight, narrative skill, and enduring reader appeal.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- General / Adult
- Language & Format
- English • Paperback
- ISBN Reference
- 9781509842285
- Publisher
- Pan Books / Pan Macmillan
- Pan-India Delivery
- Dispatches in 24–48 Hours across India
What is this book about?
Fourteen-year-old Ed Clayton is a liar. It started when his dad went to prison and now he can't seem to stop. When Ed's younger brother, Sam, goes missing one day under his supervision, nobody believes him when he says he can't remember what happened. Things begin to go very wrong for Ed's family...
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy quality books and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by Roxane Dhand.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love this story because it captures that powerful moment when staying feels impossible and leaving feels terrifying—but necessary. Leaving Richard’s Valley explores the emotions of growing up, saying goodbye to the familiar, and stepping into the unknown. If you enjoy reflective, character-driven stories about identity, courage, and change, this book will stay with you long after the final page. It’s a relatable, heartfelt read that mirrors your own questions about where you come from and who you’re becoming.
- Published by Pan Books / Pan Macmillan.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 320.
Catalog Description
Fourteen-year-old Ed Clayton is a liar. It started when his dad went to prison and now he can't seem to stop. When Ed's younger brother, Sam, goes missing one day under his supervision, nobody believes him when he says he can't remember what happened. Things begin to go very wrong for Ed's family when his mother loses her job and they have to start using a food bank. Ditched even by his best friend, Ed is on his own trying find out what's happened to Sam, until he meets Fallon, a new neighbor who's willing to help him unravel the mystery. The two stumble on a secret even Ed could never have imagined. But nobody will ever believe a liar.
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