What I Saw and How I Lied
by: Judy Blundell
Scholastic Press, 2008
When Evie's stepfather, Joe Spooner returns from World War II he decides to take Evie and her mother Bev. on a vacation of Palm Beach, Florida. They are so excited but when they get there they realize it's during the off-season. Despite the circumstances Joe and Bev. make fast friends with the Grayson's, a mysterious upscale couple. Evie begins her own romance with Peter, an army friend of Joe's. Evie is smitten by his "movie star good looks" and all the attention he gives her doesn't hurt. Is Peter giving Evie all the attention? Why is Joe afraid of Peter? Just as things go wry on a beginning business partnership with Mr. Grayson a hurricane hits Palm Beach resulting in a tragic accident that leaves Evie wondering where her loyalties lie. As Evie literally describes "what she saw and how she lied" we see how her trip to Palm Beach leaves Evie mature and able to make decisions even she didn't think possible.
Personal Review: I really liked this book, I was actually impressed with it. It is written for a mature audience even thought it is from the perspective of a 15 year old girl. I loved the time period for this book. It takes place in the 1940's, it is fun to read about the fashions. The historical events that happened during that time are also interesting. This book does include mature elements because the main character, Evie has to deal with things some teenagers would never think of.
Warning: Sexual content and vulgar language.
288 pages
New Realism: Family/Friends and Society
Historical Fiction
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