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Liar and Spy

Georges becomes a spy, questioning friendship and truth while tracking a neighbor.

Rebecca Stead author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Andersen Press Ltd

Published:2nd Apr '20

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In a new apartment, Georges encounters Safer, a twelve-year-old who claims to be a spy. As Georges becomes involved in tracking their enigmatic neighbor, he questions the nature of friendship and truth.

Liar and Spy follows the story of Georges, a young boy who moves into a new apartment building and quickly encounters Safer, a precocious twelve-year-old who has taken it upon himself to be a self-declared spy. Safer's enthusiasm and sense of adventure draw Georges into his world, where he becomes an unwitting recruit in a mission to uncover the secrets of their enigmatic neighbor, Mr. X, who resides in the flat above them.

As Georges gets deeper into the spy game, he finds himself navigating a complex web of friendship and loyalty. Safer's demands grow increasingly intense, leading Georges to question the nature of their activities. What begins as an innocent game of observation soon blurs the lines between reality and deception. Georges grapples with the moral implications of their spying, wondering how far he should go to maintain his friendship with Safer.

Ultimately, Liar and Spy explores themes of trust, friendship, and the challenges of growing up. As Georges confronts the pressures of his new role, he learns valuable lessons about honesty and the importance of knowing where to draw the line. The story captures the essence of childhood curiosity while highlighting the complexities of relationships, making it a compelling read for both young and older audiences alike.

  • Winner of Guardian Children's Fiction Prize 2014 (UK)
  • Short-listed for UKLA Book Award 2015 (UK)
  • Short-listed for CILIP Carnegie Medal (UK).

ISBN: 9781783449606

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 14mm

Weight: 182g

240 pages