The Lie Tree facts for kids
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| Author | Frances Hardinge |
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| Cover artist | James Fraser |
| Country | UK |
| Genre | Children's fantasy |
| Set in | Victorian Britain |
| Published | 2015 (Macmillan) |
| Pages | 413 |
| Awards | 2015 Costa Book of the Year |
| ISBN | 978-1-4472-6411-8 |
The Lie Tree is an exciting fantasy novel written for young readers. It is the seventh book by the author Frances Hardinge. Macmillan Publishers released the book in 2015. This amazing story won a big prize called the 2015 Costa Book of the Year.
The Story of The Lie Tree
The Lie Tree takes place in Victorian Britain. This was a time when men mostly led the world of science. The main character is a 14-year-old girl named Faith Sunderly. Her family moves to a small island to escape London.
Faith's Mysterious Discovery
Soon after they move, Faith's father dies in a very strange way. Faith wants to find out what really happened to him. She also wants to follow in his footsteps as a scientist. During her search, she finds a special tree. This tree can reveal secrets. It does this by "eating" whispered lies.
The Power of Lies
Faith starts to tell small lies and spread rumors. The tree then gives her clues or truths. But these lies and rumors quickly grow bigger. Soon, things get out of control for Faith. She must deal with the unexpected results of her actions.
