The supreme lie
McCaughrean, Geraldine2021
Book
Fifteen-year-old Gloria is maid to Afalia's tyrannical Head of State, Madame Suprema. When the country is hit by unprecedented flooding, Madame Suprema runs away, fearing she will be blamed for the crisis. To cover up this cowardly act, Gloria is made to step into Madame Suprema's shoes and is thrust into a world of corrupt and desperate politicians. As Gloria becomes aware of the forces toying with her every move, she must take decisions that could save, or end, thousands of lives - including her own.
Main title:
The supreme lie / Geraldine McCaughrean ; illustrations by Keith Robinson.
Author:
McCaughrean, Geraldine, authorRobinson, Keith (Keith Howard), illustrator
Work:
Imprint:
London : Usborne, 2021.
Collation:
406 pages : illustrations (black and white), map (black and white) ; 20 cm
Audience:
Adolescent.
ISBN:
9781474970686 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.92FICTIONJF
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
3121447