The Lie I Didn’t Tell Braver Me™ Collection Book

Some lies feel small… until they grow into something you can’t hide from anymore.Ten-year-old Maya didn’t mean to lie.It was supposed to be a tiny shortcut — a quick way to avoid getting in trouble, disappointing someone, or dealing with a moment she wasn’t ready for.But one lie turns into another.And then another.And suddenly, Maya is tangled in a secret she never wanted, hurting people she cares about, and losing trust she didn’t know she could lose.At school, Maya tries to act normal.At home, she tries to pretend nothing is wrong.But the more she hides, the heavier everything feels.When a class project pairs her with someone who sees straight through her act, Maya begins learning the truth about honesty, accountability, and courage. With guidance from a trusted adult and the bravery to admit what she did, she discovers something life-changing:Telling the truth isn’t just about being honest with others —it’s about being honest with yourself.Readers ages 8–12 will learn:• Why honesty and integrity matter• How small lies can create big feelings• How to handle guilt and anxiety in healthy ways• How to repair relationships with honesty and action• That mistakes don’t define them when they choose to grow• How courage and truth build strong characterPerfect for classrooms, families, counselors, and independent readers, The Lie I Didn’t Tell gives children a safe, relatable story about truth, courage, mistakes, and emotional responsibility.A powerful and heartfelt ending to The Braver Me™ Collection — reminding every child that growth begins with truth, and truth begins with bravery.