The Book of Lies (Moloney novel) facts for kids
Australian novel cover
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| Author | James Moloney |
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| Cover artist | James Moloney |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fantasy |
| Published | 26 May 2004 HarperCollins |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 392 |
| ISBN | 978-0-207-19831-1 |
| Followed by | Master of the Books |
The Book of Lies is an exciting fantasy novel by Australian writer James Moloney. It was his first fantasy book, though he has written over thirty books, mostly realistic stories for kids. This novel came out in 2004.
The story takes place in a land called Elster. It follows a boy named Marcel. He wakes up in a children's home with no memory of who he is. Marcel tries to find out his true identity. He teams up with friends like Nicola, Bea, and Fergus. They must discover the truth in a world full of secrets. Many people are not who they seem to be.
The Book of Lies was recognized as a notable book. It was listed in the Younger Readers category of the 2005 Children's Book Council of Australia Awards. It also won an award at the 2005 APA Book Design Awards.
This book is the first in a series. The second book, Master of the Books, was released in 2007. The third and final book, The Book from Baden Dark, came out in 2009.
Discovering the Story
This section will tell you more about the exciting plot of The Book of Lies.
A Boy with No Memory
The story begins with a 12-year-old boy. He wakes up in an orphanage one night. He has no memory of anything. The only thing he remembers is a name: Robert. But Robert is not his real name.
Meeting Bea and Friends
A little girl named Bea knows the truth. She was there when Lord Alwyn, a powerful sorcerer, erased the boy's memory. He used a special book called the Book of Lies to do it. Bea tells the boy his real name is Marcel.
Marcel meets other kids at the orphanage. He meets the strong Fergus and the proud Nicola. Their memories are also full of lies.
Uncovering Secrets
One day, a mysterious man named Starkey appears. He claims to know the real pasts of Nicola, Fergus, and Marcel.
Marcel later meets a woman who says she is his mother. She is held prisoner by King Pelham. King Pelham is said to be an evil ruler. Marcel starts to wonder if Starkey is telling the truth. Is this woman really his mother? Is King Pelham truly evil, or is that another lie? Danger is everywhere. Marcel must work fast. He needs to stop a terrible beast of war, Mortregis, from rising again.
