The Honest Truth

by Dan Gemeinhart

Mark’s like any other thirteen-year-old. He loves his dog, taking photos and hiking, but he also has cancer. When his illness returns, Mark decides he’s had enough of hospital. With his small dog Beau, he sets out to climb a mountain – and he’s not going to give up until he’s done it.

Themes

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  • Perseverance
  • Accepting Help
  • Confronting Fears
  • Determination
  • Independent Spirit
  • Terminal Illness
  • Adventure
  • Running Away
  • Natural Environment
  • Mountains
  • Pet
  • Anger
  • Mild Violence
  • Loyalty
  • Will To Live
  • Survival

The Honest Truth text © Dan Gemeinhart
Covers © Chicken House 2015
Illustrated by Nina Goffi, designed by Helen Crawford-White
Reproduced with permission of Chicken House Ltd.
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