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 The best book I have ever read September 4, 1999
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Nothing But The Truth is now my favorite book! It is funny and some people can even relate to it. I recomend this book for all ages! A definate 5 stars!
 Kinda Boring, Kinda Good August 12, 1999
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book was kinda good, but it was pretty boring. i mean, i dont like how the author set up the book, making everything into a conversation. i like regular books better....you dont know how hard it is to write a book report on one big conversation!
 An unrealistic story on a trivial topic! June 5, 1999
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This book was pointless, on a meaningless topic. Page after page, I had to hold my eyelids open to keep from falling asleep. Furthermore, this book was not motivating. As a reader, I realize the importance of free speech. It is this reader's opinion that Avi, through Philip, chose a trivial topic to highlight the possible violation of his rights. In doing so, a teacher's career was changed forever. I am disappointed that Avi took such a simple conflict and, through his writing, has it lead to serious consequences. The play format did not help enhance this book, whatsoever.
 One of the best books I've read! June 5, 1999
This book was a nice change of pace from the regular reading curriculum. I thoroughly enjoyed the play format. Although the book told an intriguing story, I thought the wording was a tad elementary. What really kept me reading was the plot development. Avi's writing techniques were superior to any other author because he was able to capture my attention.
This powerful and emotional book shows one boy's struggle. June 3, 1999
Avi Wortis Nothing But the Truth This book is realistic fiction. It is a very powerful and emotional book about a boy struggling through his depressed adolescent years. His name is Phillip Malloy. Every day at Phillip's school the Star Spangled Banner plays. All the students stand at attention being perfectly silent. One day Phillip decides to hum along. He calls it patriotic. His teacher calls it a disturbance. He is sent to the principal and told to stop. The next day he continues to hum. He again goes to the principal. His homeroom is changed. He still cannot hum. He tells his parents. A reporter is there and thinks it is a big deal. She interviews him. The story is published and blown out of proportion. Within weeks, it is the biggest story in the nation. All in all I give it four stars. It was a great book up to the very last sentence. I completely recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading. Once you start you will not be able to put it down.
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