THE GIRL WHO COULDN’T LIE by Radhika Sanghani
PAPERBACK
Author: Radhika Sanghani
What if one little lie suddenly became impossible? Thirteen-year-old Priya Shah is used to pretending everything’s fine - at home, at school, and even at gymnastics. She tells little white lies to keep the peace, to protect others, and to avoid standing out.
But when her late grandmother’s golden bangle mysteriously clasps itself around her wrist, something extraordinary happens: Priya can no longer tell a lie. Now, every awkward truth bursts out - about her friends, her family, her crush, and herself. As her world unravels in hilarious and heartfelt ways, Priya must learn whether total honesty can heal what’s been broken… or if some truths are harder to face than others.
Blending humour, heart, and a touch of magical realism, THE GIRL WHO COULDN’T LIE is a powerful coming-of-age story about truth, trust, and finding the courage to show the world your real self. Tackling themes of family tension, grief, friendship, and self-acceptance, this moving novel is perfect for ages 9–13, classrooms, and families - an honest and uplifting story about the magic of being true to yourself.