The Faraway Truth
The Faraway Truth by Janae Marks is a contemporary middle-grade novel published by Chicken House in 2020. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Zoe Washington, a girl grappling with the complexities of her father’s imprisonment for a crime he insists he did not commit. As she navigates her bakery internship and the pressures of family expectations, Zoe becomes determined to uncover the truth about her father’s case, even if it means keeping her investigation a secret.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of justice and racism with the everyday challenges of adolescence. Zoe’s journey is marked by her passion for baking and her quest for truth, creating a balance between her culinary aspirations and the weight of her father’s conviction. The book addresses significant topics such as family relationships and the criminal justice system, making it a thoughtful exploration of difficult issues while maintaining its appeal to a younger audience.
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From debut author Janae Marks comes a warm, wise and captivating mystery full of heart, as one girl searches for the truth in the face of great opposition.
‘Truly a must-read.’ANGIE THOMAS, author of THE HATE U GIVE
‘When Marcus tells Zoe he is innocent, and her grandmother agrees, Zoe begins to learn about inequality in the criminal justice system, and she sets out to find the alibi witness who can prove his innocence.’PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, ‘An Anti-Racist Children’s and YA Reading List’
‘From the outset, debut author Janae Marks takes a sensitive approach to difficult themes of justice and racism to produce this
important, heartfelt book.’ THE SCOTSMAN
Zoe Washington isn’t sure what to write. What does a girl say to the father she’s never met, hadn’t heard from until his letter arrived on her twelfth birthday, and who’s been in prison for a terrible crime?
A crime he says he never committed.
Could Marcus really be innocent? Zoe is determined to uncover the truth. Even if it means hiding his letters and her investigation from the rest of her family. Everyone else thinks Zoe’s worrying about doing a good job at her bakery internship and proving to her parents that she’s worthy of auditioning for Food Network’s Kids Bake Challenge.
But with bakery confections on one part of her mind, and Marcus’s conviction weighing heavily on the other, this is one recipe Zoe doesn’t know how to balance.
- A warm and wise contemporary middle-grade novel by a fantastically talented debut writer.
- An incredibly moving and important story with important themes of racism and justice.
- Despite the big themes it sacrifices none of its middle-grade appeal – Zoe is a wonderfully lovable character and her journey is a real adventure.
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