Honest June

Name: Honest June
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Author: Tina Wells
ISBN: 9780593459966

Author: Tina Wells

Series: Honest June #1

Narrator: Tyla Collier

Unabridged: 5 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Listening Library

Published: 12/28/2021

Categories: Children's Fiction, African American & Black Stories, Children's Social Themes, Children's Humor

Synopsis

Who wouldn't want a fairy godmother? But when June's puts her under a spell where she cannot tell a lie, the truth is middle school just got a lot harder.

The truth hurts. Sixth-grader June Jackson learned that lesson early. (She told her BFF one time she didn’t like her shoes. They fought for a week!) Which is why now June tells people what they what to hear. Who cares about a small fib if it makes her friends and family happy?

But when June’s fairy godmother appears in a cloud of glitter, she’s grants June with the ability to only tell the truth. Now, June has no choice but to be honest about how she feels. And the truth is June feels stressed out. Middle school is no joke—between field hockey, friend drama, and her parents' high expectations, June is so overwhelmed that sometimes it’s hard to breathe.

When everything spirals out of control, will June find freedom in telling the whole truth and nothing but—or is she destined to battle the curse for the rest of her life?

About The Author

Tina Wells the founder of RLVNT Media, a multimedia content venture serving entrepreneurs, tweens, and culturists with authentic representation. Tina has been recognized by Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business, Essence’s 40 Under 40, Cosmopolitan’s Fun Fearless Phenom, and more. She is the author of nine books, including the best-selling tween fiction series Mackenzie Blue, its 2020 spinoff series, The Zee Files, and the marketing handbook, Chasing Youth Culture and Getting It Right.Brittney Bond was born in sunny South Florida to a Jamaican family. A self-taught artist, she works primarily digitally with a passion for using appealing color palettes, intriguing lighting, and a magical and positive aura throughout her illustrations.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Amanda (BookLoverAmanda)

Y’all what a precious story about a young 11 year old girl - June. She just wants to make everyone else happy, but struggles with telling the truth…she learns just how important it can be to tell the truth. She’s visited by her fairy godmother, Victoria, who puts her under this spell where she can’t......more

Goodreads review by Ms. Woc Reader

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Goodreads review by ChrissiesPurpleLibrary

“But now that you know the power of your words, use them to empower yourself, not to make yourself feel weak. Remember the truth is a superpower.” Where was this book when I was 11 years old with the weight of the entire world (or so it seemed) on my shoulders. June is spunky, loving and a genuine ma......more

Goodreads review by Gabriela

I think there is a lot going on and it was not my type of genre and I think it deserves a 3 star in my opinion......more