Author: Darren Farrell
Title: Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib
Illustrator: Darren Farrell
Genre: Picture Book
Subgenre: Fiction
Theme: Telling the truth
Primary and Secondary Characters: Doug-Dennis, Ben-Bobby
Awards: None
Publishing Company: Dial Books for Young Readers
Date of Publication: 2010
Brief Summary and How to Use With Students:
Doug-Dennis tells a lie to his friend, Ben-Bobby and is quickly so caught up in it that he is lifted away into the air. Ben-Bobby now must decide if he should continue to stick to his story or do what is right and tell the truth.
This is a great story for young students to instill in them proper moral values. A great point made within the story is that if you do tell a fib it is okay to come back and do what is right and tell the truth. What I enjoyed most about the story was its comic like readings. Students will really enjoy this quality and have fun following along as you read it.
