The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle
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Publisher's Summary
From the critically acclaimed author of Waiting for Normal and All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook, Leslie Connor, comes a deeply poignant and beautifully crafted story about self-reliance, redemption, and hope.
This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades five to six, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom.
Mason Buttle is the biggest, sweatiest kid in his grade, and everyone knows he can barely read or write. Mason’s learning disabilities are compounded by grief. Fifteen months ago, Mason’s best friend, Benny Kilmartin, turned up dead in the Buttle family’s orchard. An investigation drags on, and Mason, honest as the day is long, can’t understand why Lieutenant Baird won’t believe the story Mason has told about that day.
Both Mason and his new friend, tiny Calvin Chumsky, are relentlessly bullied by the other boys in their neighborhood, so they create an underground club space for themselves. When Calvin goes missing, Mason finds himself in trouble again. He’s desperate to figure out what happened to Calvin, and eventually, Benny.
But will anyone believe him?
National Book Award Finalist
ALA Schneider Family Book Award
2019 ALSC Notable Children’s Book
Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2018
2019-2020 Nebraska Golden Sower Award
Amazon Best Books of 2018
Kirkus Best of Children's 2018
New York Public Library Best Books 2018
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books 2018
2018 Nerdy Book Club Middle Grade Winner
South Carolina Junior Book Award Nominee
2020 Colorado Children's Book Award Nominee
Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year 2019 (9-12)
2020 Grand Canyon Reader Award Nominee
2020-2021 Missouri Association of School Librarians Mark Twain Readers Award Preliminary Nominee
2020-2021 Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award Nominee
Critic Reviews
"Narrator Andrew Eiden's slow pace and soft tone perfectly depict the character of 12-year-old Mason Buttle. The rhythm in Eiden's narration captures Mason's storytelling voice... Listeners will be captivated by Mason's sincerity and gentleness." (AudioFile)
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-20-18
I tell you what, I think this...
Absolutely incredible story filled with deep emotions. The story is so touching and heartfelt it makes you wish you knew mason in real life to give him a hug.
The narrator brings mason to life so well you feel his confusion as he tries to understand what is going on around him.
If you havent heard this story you need to!
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- Ellerbelle
- 07-18-19
beautiful
Such a rich, poignant, satisfying slice of life - Mason Buttle is a beautiful mess - authentic, deep funny. A crazy recipe for the best kind of human and story.
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- Amazon Customer
- 07-02-19
Fantastic Book!
This is such a great book. Sweet and kind story that will have you crying, laughing and wanting more.
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- Teresa
- 12-07-18
Beautiful message!
Mason is such a rich character, and the story is one of truth, encouragement, and re-birth. The syntax is phenomenal, and I feel like this family is a part of my life now. It’s a must read!
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- Anonymous User
- 06-28-20
Such a great read!
I loved this story and could hardly put it down. A good book for middle school, but loved it as an adult.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-29-20
pretty good
slow read I didn't really like it but I know a lot of people who do
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- Anonymous User
- 03-16-20
Good
I loved it. The only thing that I can say about the book is that it was a very slow and boring start. I feel like only halfway into the book something more interesting and exciting happens. Otherwise, an amazing and anticipation novel.
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- Yoda0604
- 03-07-20
;o)
It is good-for-your-heart story; we should all be so blessed to have a Mason Buttle in our lives. 😊💜
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- Anna
- 02-17-20
The truth as told by mason buttle
It was amazing and very well read and and a very good story and I like how it was told
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- Triena P
- 01-29-20
Riveting
This story allows us to see how a bully can tear down their targets. It allows us to look into the heart of the bullied kids and feel compassion for them. It's a tear jerker because this is what a multitude of students across the world face on a daily basis. Leslie Connor tells this story with grace. It was an eye opener and I loved it.