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Young Adult· United Kingdom

Pack of Lies

by Anne Fine
Aggregate Editorial Score60/100
★Carnegie Medal
Published 1986346 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Anne Fine's Pack of Lies (1986) stands as one of the most significant works of young adult of its era. A strange boy appears at an antiques shop and tells the family story after story in a clever Carnegie Medal winner that meditates on the nature of fiction, truth, and the tales we tell each other. Themes of storytelling, truth, fiction run through the work. The book has received recognition from Carnegie Medal 1986.

Awards & Recognition

Carnegie Medal
winner · national
198648
✍️
About the Author
Anne Fine
United Kingdom
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Designed to Feel
Bestseller by Peter Burchardt
Designed to Feel
Why Evolution Built Your Emotions, and How to Make Them Work for You
“The most eye-opening book on emotions I’ve ever read.”
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pack of Lies about?

A strange boy appears at an antiques shop and tells the family story after story in a clever Carnegie Medal winner that meditates on the nature of fiction, truth, and the tales we tell each other.

Who wrote Pack of Lies?

Pack of Lies was written by Anne Fine, from United Kingdom. First published in 1986.

What awards has Pack of Lies won?

Pack of Lies has received the following awards and honours: Carnegie Medal 1986.

Is Pack of Lies worth reading?

Pack of Lies is a notable work that has earned critical attention, with an aggregate editorial score of 48/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in storytelling, truth, fiction.