Signs of use include a torn slipcover, a torn-out cover page, a penciled name on inside cover, and bent pages from 1-20. The rest of it looks like new. This young adult tale is set in India. A boy’s father is near death, and the boy invents a story that snowballs into a difficult lie. Themes of family dynamics, loss, honesty, trust, national upheaval, and friendship are woven into this debut novel. Includes a glossary and a map of old India. 302 pages. Size 5-1/4 x 8”.