Read Between the Lies

Narrated by Alex Wingfield & Sam Stafford
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Pub Date Feb 02 2023 | Archive Date Feb 01 2023

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Description

Two boys, one struggle. A new family, an uncovered secret.

Tommy and Ryan are as different as they come. Tommy is a young offender, he’s tough and he’s cool. Ryan is a good student, well-behaved, and definitely not cool. Forced to become a family, the two discover their shared dyslexia and develop an unlikely friendship.

As Ryan helps Tommy to read, a secret is revealed that will change their lives forever.

Prize-winning Malcolm Duffy's third novel explores the joys and challenges of dyslexia in a story full of his hallmark heart and humour. For 12+.

Two boys, one struggle. A new family, an uncovered secret.

Tommy and Ryan are as different as they come. Tommy is a young offender, he’s tough and he’s cool. Ryan is a good student, well-behaved...


A Note From the Publisher

Malcolm Duffy was born and raised in Newcastle upon Tyne. He got his degree in Law at Warwick University, and then worked professionally in TV and radio. His time as Creative Director of Comic Relief inspired his first novel.

Malcolm Duffy was born and raised in Newcastle upon Tyne. He got his degree in Law at Warwick University, and then worked professionally in TV and radio. His time as Creative Director of Comic Relief...


Advance Praise

'A grippingly unfolding domestic drama... The book's two engaging narrators learn and teach the value of empathy with others' Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week.

'An honest, open family drama shining a light on dyslexia' Sunday Express.

'A grippingly unfolding domestic drama... The book's two engaging narrators learn and teach the value of empathy with others' Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week.

'An honest, open family drama...

Available Editions

EDITION Audiobook, Unabridged
ISBN 9788728287118
PRICE £10.99 (GBP)
DURATION 6 Hours, 8 Minutes

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Featured Reviews

Thank you Netgalley for this audio edition of Read Between the Lies by Malcolm Duffy.

What a great YA novel for everyone! This is a story between two boys who, through marriage, are forced to be brothers. They could not be more different, and struggle to like or understand each other until it turns out that they share something similar, dyslexia. Now one of the boys can help the other when tasked with a very public reading, helping them form bonds, as well as a deeper understanding of themselves.

I'm used to most YA books having strong sexual themes, because, DUH, teens. But I have to say, there was something really refreshing about the soul focus of this story being a shared learning disorder, as well as family issues. I have no problems addressing sexuality, obviously it's a huge part in most people's lives, but I can see this story being a very important read to a lot of people. And I also think, despite the fact that one of the boys just got out of juvvie, most people would deem this clean enough for a younger audience.

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Audiobook review - This is a fantastic YA family story. Two boys are thrown together by their parents marriage. The boys become friends and navigate several struggles together, before finding out that their connection runs deeper than their parents' marriage. Recommended for all YA collections.

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