The Supreme Lie

Twice Carnegie medal winning Geraldine McCaughrean's enthralling new novel is set in a world paralysed by natural disaster and dangerous lies.Fifteen-year-old Gloria is maid to Afalia's tyrannical Head of State, Madame Suprema. When the country is hit by unprecedented flooding, Madame Suprema runs away, fearing she will be blamed for the crisis. To cover up this cowardly act, Gloria is made to step into Madame Suprema's shoes and is thrust into a world of corrupt and desperate politicians. As Gloria becomes aware of the forces toying with her every move, she must take decisions that could save, or end, thousands of lives - including her own...A brilliant and darkly funny commentary on our present times by one of our greatest writers.

Product details

• Authors: Geraldine Mccaughrean, Geraldine McCaughrean, Mccaughrean G., McCaughrean Geraldine
• Publisher: Usborne
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 12 to 15
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.09.2020
• EAN: 9781474970686
• ISBN: 978-1-4749-7068-6
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Politics & Government, JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Dogs, Science fiction (Children's / Teenage), YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Values & Virtues, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Interest age: from c 12 years, For National Curriculum Key Stage 3 (England and Wales), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Politics, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Dogs and wolves, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Science & Nature / Environment