Trouble has a way of finding David Mortimore Baxter.
“I told another lie and Mum found out. Now, one more lie and Boris is going to the pet shelter. So I’m turning over a new leaf. If Mum hates it when I lie, she’s really going to hate it when I start telling the truth.”
Creators
Karen Tayleur was born in the western suburbs of Melbourne and moved to the eastern suburbs in her tweens. Reading was something she learned to do before she started school and it has helped shape the person she is today. She has had a variety of jobs including present wrapper, bank teller and ward assistant in a nursing home. She was a publisher at the age of 20 for the short story magazine Brave New Word and thinks nothing can replace the rush of writing except maybe reading a really good story. She is currently the Editorial Manager at The Five Mile Press and has had over 40 books published for children and young adults.
Reviews
The Truth! is the funny third instalment in the David Mortimore Baxter series. As with the first two books – Liar! and Excuses!, David finds himself in and out of trouble as he navigates the art of story telling and the world of friendships and family. Kids will love this very real character.
Aussie Reviews
