Just Another Little Lie

by Eve Ainsworth

Violet's mum hasn't been herself for a while. A few too many glasses of wine in the evening. Mornings when she can't get out of bed. Now Violet's the one looking after her little brother and looking out for empty bottles in Mum's bag. But it's just another little blip. Mum will be fine again soon. She has to be ... How long do blips last for? Bestselling author Eve Ainsworth tackles the difficult subject of alcohol addiction in this stark, honest and deeply moving novella. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 13+

Genres: School, Psychology, Illness, Family

108 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2020

About the author

Author of Seven Days & Crush
Scholastic
www.eveainsworth.com

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I have also self published an adult comedy - The Blog of Maisy Malone.

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I love reading, long walks, hot baths, eighties music and tea.

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Reviews

[Cherlynn | cherreading · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

This is a very realistic take about how one struggles with alcoholism and the impact that it has on loved ones. I felt for Violet and could understand her thought process + decisions. The story was heartbreaking and there were often times that I felt so angry at Violet's mother.

[Elena deaibes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Den va fan bea för att vara en bok man tvingas läsa i skolan

[Annika Samuelsson]

Hos Vivi så är det Vivi som ser till att lillebror Freddie kommer iordning inför skoldagen och det är också Vivi som ser till att mamma kommer upp så hon kan skjutsa Freddie till skolan. I alla fall de dagar när mamma inte har druckit så mycket att Vivi inte får upp henne. Då tvingas hon ta bussen med Freddie och följa honom till skolan innan hon rusar iväg till sin egen skola....och oftast kommer för sent. Det blir oftare och oftare det händer. Vivi får ta hand om mer hemma, se till att Freddie gör sina läxor, får mellanmål och dessutom städa upp och hålla koll på tomflaskor.

Vivi vill tro på sin mamma när hon säger att allt ska bli annorlunda, bättre. Vågar hon lita på henne, eller är det bara ännu en lögn som mamma säger?

[Bev · Rating 4 out of 5]

Violet’s mum drinks a little bit too much but it’s just a temporary thing, she’s just going through a hard time. Or that’s what Violet thinks until one day things come to a head and she realises her mum is in fact an alcoholic. An upsetting read in a way because you do completely empathise with this teenager who is struggling to do well at school at the same time as being put in the position of being a ‘parent’ to her younger brother but ultimately it is a hopeful story that shows that adults have problems too and must learn how to cope with them.

[Hellerzilla · Rating 2 out of 5]

Alcoholism is a disease. And this book made me sad. I feel for the kids. I had to go through social workers as a kid, and I know what it feels like to tell lies to keep your family together. But just like in this mini book, sometimes lies aren't enough. I just wished there was enough love in this book to believe they'd stop drinking. Wasn't very convincing.

[molly ⸆⸉ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars

a great read on acoholism and how it affects people in day to day life .
very easy fast read with a devestating ending and
i really did feel for violet and i understand why shes did what she did .
and i love the charctor of freddie
i do wish we got more back story of the mums and steves relation ship tho

[Lisa Day · Rating 3 out of 5]

A realistic portrayal of a mom's alcholism and how it affects everyone around her, particularly her daughter left to pick up the pieces to her own detriment. It made me feel ill, particularly the climax.

[Liza · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was so short finished it in less than a day. Was so invested in the story. Personally hate when my parents drink, they're not alcoholists but the smell and how they act after sickens me. Wanted to see if their mom fully recovered at all.

[Kirsikka71 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Touching story that many can relate too.

[Ruby Sims · Rating 3 out of 5]

this book was heartbreaking but i loved it and it was a good book read in one sitting!!

[Charlie Jenkinson · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was alr I love the water thing I knew it was gonna happen but it was a real good twist I love it and when they find out and them asking why u take u brother to school and that omg i would read it

[Melat Bereket · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was good.

[sonataiscool · Rating 3 out of 5]

Realistic take on the problems of a mother struggling with alcoholism and other subsequent disorders .

[Lova Warn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is amazing. Really capturing many of the sides of having an alcoholic in your home and not knowing how to help

[Thaz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Don’t be fooled by how girly pop the cover looks cos it’s real bleak inside 🥲

[Laura · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted a quick read and this is definitely that.

[WildcatData06 · Rating 3 out of 5]

**3.5**