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The Lie Tree: Frances Hardinge's Costa Book of the Year 2015

"Frances Hardinge's gothic historical fantasy novel The Lie Tree claimed the overall Costa Book of the Year award in 2015, marking a rare and significant triumph for children's and young adult literature in a mainstream literary competition. Set in the Victorian era, the novel combines meticulous historical detail about the clashes between emerging science and established religion with a dark, speculative premise about a tree that grows on secrets and lies. Introduction to The Lie Tree and Its Critical Triumph Published in 2015 by Macmillan Children's Books, The Lie Tree immediately captured the attention of critics and readers alike for its s..."

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