{"product_id":"the-last-lie-9781492693338","title":"The Last Lie","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Patricia Forde\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Sourcebooks Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Sourcebooks Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Dystopian\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the powerful conclusion to the award-winning List duology, Letta must return from exile to fight for the people of Ark, even if it may cost her everything. Perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Giver\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Last Lie\u003c\/em\u003e is a dystopian adventure for tweens and teens and an important commentary on censorship, language, and the pursuit of freedom.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf babies never hear a single word, they will never learn to speak.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe battle for Ark seems to be over... but it was only the beginning. Letta has taken refuge with the rebels, and spends her days as a teacher, introducing young children words that never should have been lost. It is dangerous work, but Letta knows that being able to express yourself is what makes us human.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the new ruler of Ark is even crueler than her predecessor, and Letta is horrified to find that they are stealing babies so they can get rid of language once and for all: if babies never hear a single word, they will never learn to speak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLetta and the other rebels must find a way to defeat the evil for good before they lose the very thing that will set them free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick up the List duology if you are looking for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe perfect tool to discuss censorship and freedom of speech with young readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA gripping, fast-moving story that will appeal to 5th grade readers and above, especially 10 year old girls that will love the strong character of Letta and tweens 11-14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA discussion starter on the importance of language and the power of expression, and what it means for society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sourcebooks Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45087290294423,"sku":"9781492693338","price":700.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781492693338.webp?v=1767640231","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-last-lie-9781492693338","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}