Honest June
Honest June by Tina Wells, published by Random House Children’s Books on December 28, 2021, is a juvenile fiction novel that explores the challenges of honesty in middle school. This 288-page book follows sixth-grader June Jackson, who learns the hard way that telling the truth can complicate her relationships. After her fairy godmother grants her the ability to only speak the truth, June faces the reality of her feelings amidst the pressures of school, friendships, and family expectations.
Readers will find a humorous yet relatable narrative that delves into social themes such as friendship and the complexities of growing up. As June navigates her new reality, she confronts the stress of middle school life, including sports and personal drama. This edition, written in English, captures the essence of June’s journey as she grapples with the consequences of her newfound honesty and seeks to understand what it means to be true to herself and others.
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Who wouldn’t want a fairy godmother? But when June’s puts her under a spell where she cannot tell a lie, the truth is middle school just got a lot harder.
The truth hurts. Sixth-grader June Jackson learned that lesson early. (She told her BFF one time she didn’t like her shoes. They fought for a week!) Which is why now June tells people what they what to hear. Who cares about a small fib if it makes her friends and family happy?
But when June’s fairy godmother appears in a cloud of glitter, she’s grants June with the ability to only tell the truth. Now, June has no choice but to be honest about how she feels. And the truth is June feels stressed out. Middle school is no joke—between field hockey, friend drama, and her parents’ high expectations, June is so overwhelmed that sometimes it’s hard to breathe.
When everything spirals out of control, will June find freedom in telling the whole truth and nothing but—or is she destined to battle the curse for the rest of her life?
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