Edie Tells a Lie

‘A tender heartfelt story about making mistakes and facing up to the consequences—filled with humour, hope and authenticity.’ * Karys McEwen, author of All the Little Tricky Things *
‘If you’re looking for a new book for your kids to read this school holidays, this one offers up both lots of fun and life lessons all in 158 pages.’ * Jacinta Parsons, ABC Saturday Morning Breakfast *
‘A gentle story of friendship and family.’ * Books+Publishing *
‘Told with great empathy and warmth, this is a heartfelt exploration of friendship, of keeping friends and building new relationships, and of accepting yourself.’ * BookPeople *
‘What’s lovely about this text is that the lie isn’t malicious or horrible, so it is relatable and very easy to see how Edie finds herself in this predicament…It would make a great text for teachers to read to students for discussion and reflection.’ * SA English Teachers Association *
‘What’s lovely about this text is that the lie isn’t malicious or horrible, so it is relatable and very easy to see how Edie finds herself in this predicament…It would make a great text for teachers to read to students for discussion and reflection.’ * SA English TeachersAssociation *

Ingrid Laguna is an award-winning author and educator. Her books include Songbird, Sunflower, Serenade for a Small Family, Edie Tells a Lie, Bailey Finch Takes a Stand (which was awarded best chapter book and overall primary resource winner in the 2022 Educational Publishing Awards), and Kit and Arlo Find a Way (which won the same awards in 2023). Her writing has featured in various publications, including The Monthly, The Age, and AEU Magazine. She regularly presents to teachers and students at schools, libraries, festivals, and conferences.

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