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Summary: Waste of time
Review: Please do not read Nothing but the Truth. It's about a boy, Philip Malloy, who gets in trouble for singing the national anthem. He is then suspended and the whole thing gets out of hand. The whole country takes sides. If you like this book, I would recommend something in this format, but not this long. Or, you might like something that doesn't have to do with school. Also, there are too many formats, like memos, diaries, letters, and conversations. The format is a lot like a book called Go Ask Jane. That book also used various formats. You might like reading that book instead. If the plot sounds interesting, just remember, the book is very, very boring.
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Summary: ...Here's the Truth...
Review: I thought that the book Nothing But the Truth was a decent story. It was written in a strange manner, as it follows the form of a documentary. It was a very colorful and animated story, as it addresses an issue that would be very controversial and hotly debated. The characters are fair, placed in realistic settings, with valid reactions to certain situations.
The plot is predictable and could be improved on; it is too simple; a he-said-she-said storyline. The story is comparable to any documentary, with pertinent memos, conversations, and documents included.
I would recommend this book to any person who considers themselves a loyal American and feels that some people are pushing the envelope. -DAQ
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Summary: Nothin' But the Ironic Truth
Review: I had heard about Nothing But the Truth before I read it and I wasn't really interested in taking a further look. After I read it, I discovered it was pretty funny. This documentary novel tells about how a ninth grade boy, Philip Malloy, creates a national confusion by humming the National Anthem during his school's morning exercises. Philip Malloy was a good student, but he did this to annoy his teacher and he then, became disliked by many. I would recommend this book to readers who want to see a new style of writing and want to read a "fast moving" novel.
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Summary: Very Good Book!
Review: When you first open up this book, you might think that it's going to be boring, but it isn't. It's about a boy who, when the national anthem is played over the loudspeaker at his school every morning, hums along, and gets in trouble for doing so. His teacher sends him to the assistant principal, and the boy, philip malloy, is suspended. And why? All for huming along with The Star Spangled Banner. Of course, since this shouldn't happen, Philip Malloy's story makes the news. This is a very good book, with a funny and surprising ending.
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Summary: What A Ausome Book!!
Review: This book is written in a documentary format. If you like picking out
who's right, and who's wrong than you you'll love this book. I sure loved
this book I kept on changing sides from chapter to chapter. Another thing
what I like about this book is how it is written. It shows fax documents,
conversations in between people, and even Philips' dairy entries. It is a
really action packed book. I know you'll love it -Brian Warrick
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Summary: What in the world?
Review: Nothing but the truth is a book where a kid is in trouble with the school and gets suspended for humming the national anthem. The plot is kind of good though most of the book is unrealistic. What kind of reporter will go to find kids suspended for the national anthem, other that someone who wants some limelight? The book has a great format, with little notes from people, quotes and conversations. This book shows how fats one school can turn on you after bad publicity.
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Summary: Not the best...
Review: I had to read NBTT for school and it was, in my opinion, okay. It didn't have the deep story line that other books have and it wasn't that great of a story. It could have been written better, though i like how Avi throws out all facts about a charactor (race, age, etc.) to make the book completely un-bias, though it does not contributed to the book. All in all it is an allright book. Lacks sensory details. Good ending. Could be better. Go read Sick Puppy or Skin Tight, and for younger people read ENDER'S GAME.
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Summary: A Dudalicious Documentary
Review: This book was really good! It was about this kid named Philip who hums the star-spangled banner in Miss Narwin's class, and he gets in trouble for it. Miss Narwin sends him to the assistant principal more than once, and he finally gets suspended. The story is picked up by newspapers, a radio station, and eventually become a national controversy! It's fun to try and figure out who's fault it was, and you have to go and find the evidence yourself. Cool!
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Summary: Nothing but the Truth
Review: Could on boy ruin his teacher's life, just because he didn't like her? Well, in this book Nothing but the Truth, Phillip Malloy is suspended for singing the national anthem during a respectful silence while the students listen to the Star Spangled Banner. Suspended for patriotism? Sounds crazy? Maybe, but when Phillip and his teacher, Magaret Narwin, are questioned their answer differ greatly. This is a great book that will leave you breathless at what one boy would do and how far he went.
The voice that the auther uses in this book is a sad, yet always hopeful voice. Te auther, Avi, uses this to help create a feeling of sympathy for all the charectors. In the book, during a conversation between Ms. Narwin and her sister, the author writes: "...I don't think anybody will pay much attention to it. Just tell the truth. Put you faith in that." It is interesting how many people this boy affects by "just telling the truth".
This book is written in a documentary/script form. You will learn about the charectors in their eyes and actions, as well as the other charectors eyes. The author also brilliantly included letters, diary entries, memoes, phone calls, newspaper articles, and telegrams which help to make this novel seem even more like a documetary report. One particular conversation between Allison Doresett and Phillip Malloy stands out.
"Allison Doresett- Narwin is one of the best teachers. ALl the kids say so. It's really embaressing.
Phillip Malloy- What are you talking about?
Allison Doresett- You were just doing that to annoy her." There are also other ocasions in the book where Phillip's old friends are very upset with him after what he did to Ms. Narwin. The interesting way that this boook is written will be a refreshing change.
This book is mainly for middle shcool and highschool students because the main charector is their age. "...It's Ms. Narwin. She doesn't like me so I don't like her." That is just one of the times that Phillip expresses he dislike his teacher. Most middle school and highschool children have been in this same situation. Phillip also participates in normal teenage activities, such as track and working as a newspaper delivery boy.
This is an excellent book. After reading this book you will not believe how far one boy goes to just to upset his teacher, and how her life is thrown in to shambles because of him. THis is a fabulous book that will leave you speechless.
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Summary: Nothing but the truth
Review: I am reading Nothing but the truth my AVI. This book is about a ninth grader named Philip Malloy. Philip hums the "Star-Spangled Banner in homeroom. His new homeroom teacher, Margaret Narwin, sends Philip to the principals office because he isn't quiet and and respectful during the anouncments. Philip kept sining during homeroom and got suspended for two days. Then students, teachers, parents, school officials, and the National media were caught up in the rights of freedom, respect, and patriotism.
The plot of the book is telling readers to stand up for their rights. Philip Malloy stood up to Miss. Narwin about his patriotism. Since Philip stood up to his rights, he got suspended. But those were the chances Philip had to take. Also, in chapter 12, Philip told Miss. Narwin that he had the right to sing. But Miss. Narwin still sent him up to the principals office. Since this was Philips second visit to the principals office, Philip got suspended for two days. Since Philip had many people on his side and he knew how to protect his rights, he ended up attending Washington Acadamy.
This novel reminds me of a book called Dear Mr. Henshaw. It reminds me of Dear Mr. Henshaw because a boy named Leigh Botts writes a Diary and sends it to his favorite author. Philip Malloy also writes a journal, but he doesn't send it to any authors. I also think this book is a Newberry Winner because it shows that you shouldn't be affraid to stand up for your rights. Also, it shows that the author has faith in our country and wants people to stand up for themselves.
In conclusion, people of all ages should read this book. If you read this book you will have a better understanding of standing up for your rights and for the United States of America.
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