Rules for Liars
Funny, fast-paced, and heartfelt, Rules for Liars is about making mistakes, asking for second chances, and discovering the truth is worth telling.
Twelve-year-old Nikki Davis has been lying most of her life, pretending to fit into her friends’ world of designer clothes and country club parties. When her mother loses her job and they move into a rundown apartment, Nikki tries to cover things up with increasingly desperate lies.
Rebecca Weiss has her own problems. Her bat mitzvah is just months away, and she’s totally unprepared. She doesn’t have time for a new person in her life—especially someone who might be deceiving her.
When Nikki and Rebecca’s worlds collide, an unlikely friendship forms. But can a friendship built on secrets and lies survive? And when the truth finally comes out, will Nikki have the courage to make things right? Can Rebecca ever forgive her?
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| Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 7 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 6 |
| Category | SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: D Relationship Skills, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2026 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Kar-Ben Publishing ® |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 280 |
| Publication Date | 2026-02-03 |
Author: Debra Garfinkle
Debra Garfinkle is the author of thiry-seven books for children and teens. She lives in Southern California with her husband and one-eyed dog. Debra has three grown children and a law degree. She loves speaking at libraries, schools, and conferences.
Author: April Patten
April Patten is a New York Times best-selling thriller author of more than twenty-five novels for teens and adults. She is based in Portland, Oregon.
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“A tender, insightful exploration of friendship, forgiveness, and the courage to live authentically.”—Kirkus Reviews