City Libraries, City of Gold Coast

The supreme lie, Geraldine McCaughrean ; illustrations by Keith Robinson

Type
Classification
1
Contributor
1
Creator
1
Genre
2
Subject
8
Content
3
Author
1
Illustrator
1
Label
The supreme lie, Geraldine McCaughrean ; illustrations by Keith Robinson
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrationsmaps
Index
no index present
Literary form
fiction
Main title
The supreme lie
Responsibility statement
Geraldine McCaughrean ; illustrations by Keith Robinson
Summary
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
Target audience
adolescent

Incoming Resources