Tru Confessions (novel)
| Author | Janet Tashjian |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Henry Holt and Co. |
Publication date | April 1, 1999 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 176 |
| ISBN | 9780590960472 |
Tru Confessions is the first novel by children’s book author Janet Tashjian. It is published by Henry Holt and Company; the paperback is published by Square Fish, an imprint of Macmillan. It was the basis of a popular Disney TV movie with Clara Bryant and Shia LaBeouf. The book uses lists, illustrations, and diary entries in a format that’s friendly to reluctant readers. It has been translated into several languages.
Plot
Trudy is a twelve-year-old girl who wants two things: to have her own television show and to ‘cure’ her special needs brother.
Awards and Reviews
- A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age
- A Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Book
- A Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Master List Nominee
- Women’s National Book Association Honor Book
“Readers will laugh their way through Tru’s poignant and clever take on everyday life.” — Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
References
- http://us.macmillan.com/truconfessions/JanetTashjian
- https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/janet-tashjian/tru-confessions/
- http://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-590-96047-2
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