Tiny Lies

by Luke Palmer

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Pub Date 11 Mar 2027 | Archive Date 4 Dec 2026

Barrington Stoke

Children's Fiction | Teens & YA

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Description

The camera never lies. But AI can … A timely coming-of-age tale about friendship, trust and responsibility from critically acclaimed author Luke Palmer.

With AI, anything can be faked. Your face. Your body. Your whole life.

When Oli makes a fake video of his friends for a joke, he thinks nothing of it, despite the rift it creates in the group. It’s only when someone does something far worse to his sister that he begins to understand what the real-world consequences can be …

Renowned for his authentic portrayal of teenage voices, Luke Palmer masterfully tackles topical and complex themes around the creation of deepfakes, digital responsibility and consent in this compelling and relatable story for teen readers growing up in the digital age.

Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 8.

The camera never lies. But AI can … A timely coming-of-age tale about friendship, trust and responsibility from critically acclaimed author Luke Palmer.

With AI...

A Note From the Publisher

Award-winning Barrington Stoke publishes top-quality short novels by the UK’s best writers, expertly edited and produced to ensure they are accessible to all – as a quick engaging win for confident readers and a satisfying achievement for those who have to work harder. The company receives wonderful feedback from parents, teachers and librarians every week, who have struggled to find age-appropriate, enjoyable and accessible books for their children. “You have given my children one of the most special gifts ever. To read!” – Parent

Advance Praise

Praise for Luke Palmer's Big Words:

"A very important book for teenage boys to read. Puts teen bravado under a microscope and gently peels off layers of toxic masculinity. Huge impact in a short amount of words." — Nathanael Lessore

"Palmer understands the vulnerabilities and insecurities of young men without ever getting preachy or sentimental about it; this is another excellent addition to his body of work." — The Irish Times

"This is a gritty yet deeply sensitive portrayal of male teenage friendships, and the pressures that come with it. With its accessible style and authentic, well-developed characters, Big Words packs a lot into is 120 pages." — The Scotsman

Praise for Luke Palmer's Big Words:

"A very important book for teenage boys to read. Puts teen bravado under a microscope and gently peels off layers of toxic masculinity. Huge impact in a...

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EDITION	Paperback
ISBN	9780008863494
PRICE	£7.99 (GBP)

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