The Thought Bubble: The Unbelievable Truth

By Freezy the Barber

In The Unbelievable Truth, James walks into C.E.S. 55 carrying a secret that feels too big to hold; for the first time, his homework is done, perfectly done; but it wasn't done by him.

Now James faces a problem he never expected: he isn't trying to prove he's innocent; he's trying to prove he's guilty.

Set in the Bronx during the 1980s and 1990s, this installment of The Thought Bubble Series blends humor, suspense, and heart as James wrestles with honesty, fear, and the pressure of being the "weak link"; with realistic classroom moments, authentic kid dialogue, and meaningful gray areas for discussion, this story highlights how children learn differently, even when adults don't yet have the language to explain it.

Perfect for classrooms, read alouds, and family conversations, The Unbelievable Truth invites young readers to think, reflect, and talk about what doing the right thing really means.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GMJBC9LH
• ISBN13: 9798999664471
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Washington Avenue Press, LLC
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 7 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 7