School administrators force both teacher and student out of the school at novel's end. His suspension turns into a media circus focused on patriotism. Miss Narwin considers Philip's actions disruptive and has him suspended from school. Philip hums along to the Star-Spangled Banner each morning, even though students are required to be silent while it is played. The narrative focuses on ninth grader Philip Malloy, an intelligent but underachieving student and aspiring track star, and his antagonistic relationship with his English teacher, Miss Narwin. In the novel, Avi explores issues of power, control, honesty, hypocrisy, patriotism, and the complicated nature of the truth. Nothing But the Truth is considered one of Avi's best coming-of-age books. Named a Newbery Honor Book by the American Library Association in 1992, this novel reflects Avi's ability to create a complex, thought-provoking narrative that makes a compelling statement about American culture. Nothing But the Truth: A Documentary Novel, published by Orchard Books in 1991, is a highly regarded book written by prolific children's author Avi. Nothing But the Truth: A Documentary Novel
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