A Pack of Lies (original 1988; edition 2002)

by Geraldine McCaughrean (Author)

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dventure, romance, comedy, mystery?MCC tells a tale to suit every taste. But what is his story? Where is he from and why does he tell these lies? The truth is the biggest surprise of all.

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Title:	A Pack of Lies
Authors:	Geraldine McCaughrean (Author)
Info:	Oxford University Press, USA (2002), 168 pages
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A Pack of Lies by Geraldine McCaughrean (1988)

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Ahh, the imagination! What a wonderful place to explore! A delightful read. Lots of fun stories and nice twists as we try to figure out who the storyteller really is. I'm going to be looking for more by this fabulous author! (

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Guardian Children's Fiction Prize (Winner – 1989)

Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing (Winner – 1988)

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1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up (2009.0914, 2009, Ages 12↑)

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens (2006)

Library of Congress Children's Literature Center Children's Books (1990)

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She put down that she was interested in 'looking after animals' or 'heavy engineering'.

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dventure, romance, comedy, mystery?MCC tells a tale to suit every taste. But what is his story? Where is he from and why does he tell these lies? The truth is the biggest surprise of all.

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Ailsa doesn't trust MCC Berkshire, the mysterious man helping out in her mother's antique shop. He tells wonderful stories about all the antiques, and his stories persuade the customers to buy the items he talks about, but everything he says is a pack of lies. Isn't it?

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