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title: "The Other Side of Truth"
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# 0.4 lbs – lightweight, portable read 4.6/5 from 426 reviews Top #28 Historical Fiction for Kids The Other Side of Truth

**Price:** € 32.17
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## Summary

> 📖 Unlock the truth, embrace the journey — a story that stays with you.

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- **What is this?** The Other Side of Truth
- **How much does it cost?** € 32.17 with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Highly Rated & Trusted:** 4.6-star average from 426 reviews proves this book resonates deeply with readers and critics alike.
- • **Compact & Travel-Friendly:** At just 0.4 pounds, it’s perfect for busy millennials on the go who value impactful stories in a portable format.
- • **Award-Winning Historical Fiction:** Ranked #28 in Historical Fiction for Children, a must-have for young readers craving meaningful stories.
- • **Powerful Coming-of-Age Narrative:** Explores courage and truth through the eyes of 12-year-old Sade, blending adventure with real-world relevance.
- • **Conversation Starter on Social Justice:** Sparks important discussions on truth, courage, and political awareness—ideal for book clubs and professional circles.

## Overview

The Other Side of Truth is a critically acclaimed historical fiction novel for children, ranked #28 in its category, telling the gripping story of siblings fleeing political danger in Nigeria. With a 4.6-star rating from over 400 readers, this lightweight, powerful coming-of-age tale combines adventure and social justice themes, making it a compelling read for young adults and professionals alike.

## Description

Will the truth harm them -- or save them? When Nigeria's corrupt military government kills their mother, twelve-year-old Sade and her brother Femi think their lives are over. Out of fear for their safety, their father, an outspoken journal

Review: Exciting, Moving, and Beautifully Written - This book arrived very quickly and in perfect condition. History, adventure, and coming of age mingle in this moving story of a family who suddenly lose their mother and become political refugees. Beautifully written, this exciting story also poses hard questions about how much we should risk to stand for truth and against bullies. Valuable for kids, this novel is a troubling but also hopeful read for adults as well.
Review: A very good book. - When twelve-year-old Sade's mother is killed, she and her little brother Femi are forced to flee from their home in Nigeria to Britain. They're not allowed to tell anyone - not even their best friends - as their whole journey is secret, dangerous - and illegal.

## Features

- Item Trademark: HARPERTROPHY
- manufacturer: HarperTrophy
- Item Weight: pounds, pounds, 0.4, 0.4

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #7,546 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #28 in Historical Fiction for Children #160 in Children's Books on Family Life #220 in Children's Fiction Books on Growing Up & the Facts of Life |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 426 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exciting, Moving, and Beautifully Written
*by U***M on 19 October 2022*

This book arrived very quickly and in perfect condition. History, adventure, and coming of age mingle in this moving story of a family who suddenly lose their mother and become political refugees. Beautifully written, this exciting story also poses hard questions about how much we should risk to stand for truth and against bullies. Valuable for kids, this novel is a troubling but also hopeful read for adults as well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very good book.
*by R***D on 22 September 2022*

When twelve-year-old Sade's mother is killed, she and her little brother Femi are forced to flee from their home in Nigeria to Britain. They're not allowed to tell anyone - not even their best friends - as their whole journey is secret, dangerous - and illegal.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The other side of truth
*by C***K on 26 May 2026*

Great book a must read for all those who like to know about history

## Frequently Bought Together

- The Other Side of Truth
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*Last updated: 2026-09-09*