The Truth-Sayer
The Truth-Sayer by Sally Prue, published by Oxford University Press in 2007, is a 278-page work of fiction that combines elements of literary, juvenile fiction with themes of action, adventure, and fantasy. The story follows Nian, a boy with special powers who is taken to the House of Truth as an apprentice. Determined to escape, he seeks to learn how to fly, but his powers are difficult to control, leading to humorous mishaps. As he navigates his new reality, Nian discovers a thin boundary between worlds, allowing him to enter our world where he meets Jacob, who assists him in adapting to the peculiarities of human life.
Readers will find a narrative that explores Nian’s journey of self-discovery and the challenges he faces as he balances his responsibilities between two worlds. As he learns to communicate and understand human behavior, he also confronts the pursuit from the House of Truth, which threatens the stability of both realms. The story delves into themes of friendship, adventure, and the complexities of belonging, while showcasing Nian’s growth and the impact of his experiences on the House of Truth.
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Nian is ‘discovered’ as a boy with special powers, and whisked away to be an apprentice in the House of Truth. He immediately resolves to escape – but there’s only one way he can think of to get out, and that’s to learn to fly. Unfortunately his powers are rather hard to control, and the process involves a certain amount of banging his head on the ceiling…Then he finds a place where the boundaries between the worlds are thin, and he stumbles into our world. There he meets Jacob, who helps him as he learns to speak the language and to start to come to grips with the funny habits of people in this world, and to start to see how he might find a place here. But then the House of Truth send someone through to hunt him down and fetch him back, and the equilibrium of the worlds starts to break down.Nian knows he will have to go back – but first he will have to rescue his pursuer, who is causing mayhem wherever he goes, and on the way help Jacob and his family through some tricky situations. On his return to the House of Truth he will use his new experiences and knowledge to change the way of life there forever.
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