"Long ago cursed by the god of lies, a poor miller's daughter has developed a talent for spinning stories that are fantastical and spellbinding and entirely untrue. Or so everyone believes. When one of Serilda's outlandish tales draws the attention of the sinister Erlking and his undead hunters, she finds herself swept away into a grim world where ghouls and phantoms prowl the earth and hollow-eyed ravens track her every move. The king orders Serilda...

Nancy writes a report for school about her great-grandfather, making things up so he seems less ordinary, but when she learns that Grandpa will be there to hear her read the report aloud she realizes she was dishonest.

When Piggie plays her new trumpet for Gerald, the elephant decides he must be honest in his response.

Blue is upset when Red and Yellow go to find worms without him, but feels even worse after starting a rumor that Red and Yellow are not getting along.

Someone is tripping students at Benjamin Dizzy Elementary School and taking their candy and homework, but the resulting nervousness does not quell people's excitement over the upcoming Dizzy Day Parade, when the rule is "anything goes."

When Fiona forgets to bring the cupcakes to school for Felix's birthday, she begins to feel guilty after she tells a tale that gets three second graders in trouble.

Fourteen-year-old Kevin is very good at lying and doing so makes life easier, but when he finds himself in big trouble with his friends, family, and teachers, he must find a way to end his lies forever.

When Francisco, a young Mexican American boy, tries to help his grandfather find work, he discovers that even though the old man cannot speak English, he has something even more valuable to teach Francisco.

"Only Fallow sits beside the king to reveal lies, but now she must use her gift and her courage to fight for the kingdom to treat all people fairly"--

"Hoy Tea ha dicho su primera mentira. Ha sido facil, mama y papa se lo han creido todo, a pies juntillas. Pero, entonces, por que en lugar de estar contenta, Tea se siente preocupada y triste?"--Amazon. "Today Tea has told her first lie. Her parents have believed her so she should be very happy. So why does she feel worried and sad?"--Amazon.