Jimmy's Lie

By Constance Cross

Book Overview

Jimmy's Lie is a novel written by Constance Cross. The story follows the life of a young boy named Jimmy who lives in a small town in the United States. Jimmy is an ordinary boy who loves playing with his friends and spending time with his family. However, he has a secret that he has been keeping from everyone. Jimmy's father is an alcoholic, and he is ashamed of his father's behavior. He is afraid of what his friends will think of him if they find out about his father's addiction.One day, Jimmy's father gets into a car accident while driving under the influence of alcohol. Jimmy is devastated and feels guilty for not telling anyone about his father's problem. He decides to tell his best friend, who promises to keep it a secret. However, things start to spiral out of control when the news of the accident spreads throughout the town, and Jimmy's secret is revealed.The book explores themes of honesty, friendship, and family. It shows how keeping secrets can have serious consequences and how important it is to be truthful with those we love. The story is heartwarming and engaging, and it will appeal to readers of all ages. Overall, Jimmy's Lie is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good coming-of-age story with a valuable lesson.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432693492
• ISBN13: 9781432693497
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"