About This Book
"Silence Is Also a Lie" is a gripping dystopian novel that follows Zara, a teenager living under an oppressive government's "British Born policy," which labels her an illegal and threatens her with deportation. The core of the story revolves around Zara's struggle to keep her identity a secret and her knowledge of the truth behind her friend Sophie's mysterious death. This book explores powerful themes of justice, freedom, identity, and the courage to speak out against injustice. While the provided data lists an age range of 4-11, the content, length (448 pages), and "YA debut" classification clearly indicate it is suitable for middle school and early high school readers, approximately ages 12-16. Parents should be prepared for discussions around discrimination, government oppression, and the moral complexities of truth-telling.
