{"product_id":"this-story-is-a-lie-benjamin-dean-world-book-day-2025-ya-paperback","title":"This Story Is a Lie by Benjamin Dean - World Book Day 2025 - Young Adult - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781398542679\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Simon \u0026amp; Schuster Children's UK\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: 12+ Years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis Story Is a Lie is Benjamin Dean's scandalous, twist-packed contribution to World Book Day 2025 - a compact, fast-paced YA thriller built for teens who love mysteries with bite. Following underdog Harley Matthews as he's drawn into a cut-throat talent competition and a chilling threat on school grounds, it's a page-burning read perfect for reluctant readers, book clubs, and anyone hooked on twisty contemporary YA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHarley Matthews has always preferred the background - until he's handpicked for his school's prestigious Rising Stars programme, a talent scheme promising to change the winning student's life forever. Suddenly Harley is thrust into a world of jealous rivals, unexpected admirers, and impossible expectations. But when a chalk outline of his own body turns up at the bottom of the school stairs, the competition stops being about talent and starts being about survival. Someone wants Harley out - and he has to work out who, and why, before it's too late.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten specifically for World Book Day 2025, this short, sharp novella distils Benjamin Dean's trademark scandal-and-secrets style into a story that can be devoured in a single sitting. It's packed with the twisty plotting, sharp dialogue, and diverse, relatable characters that have made Dean a favourite with teen readers, while its shorter length and lower price point make it an ideal introduction for readers who might normally shy away from a full-length novel. Themes of ambition, jealousy, identity, and the pressure to win run throughout, giving it real substance alongside the pace and suspense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenuine World Book Day 2025 title - a collectible, timely edition for fans and classrooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort, high-pace format perfect for reluctant readers and busy teens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwisty school-set mystery with a likeable, relatable underdog hero.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom an award-winning, bestselling YA author praised for scandal-driven storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for group reads, book clubs, and World Book Day gifting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact paperback that slips easily into a school bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBenjamin Dean is a British author and former celebrity journalist based in London. He is best known for his YA and children's fiction, including the Waterstones Children's Book of the Month Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow, and has built a reputation for scandalous, twist-filled storytelling that resonates with teen readers. Drawing on his background in entertainment journalism, Dean brings sharp observation, humour, and authentic contemporary voice to his characters, and his work is widely praised by fellow YA authors and critics alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA gripping, bite-sized thriller from a celebrated YA voice, This Story Is a Lie delivers scandal, suspense, and a hero worth rooting for - ideal for World Book Day, gifting, or tempting a reluctant reader into their next favourite author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover shown is the UK edition; ISBN and format are as listed above.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benjamin Dean","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56507987591550,"sku":"SNG8320","price":0.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/this-story-is-a-lie-benjamin-dean-world-book-day-2025-paperback.jpg?v=1784408483","url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/products\/this-story-is-a-lie-benjamin-dean-world-book-day-2025-ya-paperback","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}