Have you read "Nothing but the Truth" by Avi? It is a cracking good read. In this post, I am writing a diary entry by Philip Malloy after his first day at his new school (last page of the book).



Dear Diary,

I wish I had not made that single mistake which lead to my transfer from Harrison High to Washington Academy. It all started just because I had to hum the tune of the Star Spangled Banner during Miss Narwin's class. Now, life is so miserable in Washington Academy. There is no track team which I had always wanted to join in Harrson High. Today, I was even asked to lead in singing the Star Spangled Banner. The truth is, I only know how to hum the tune, not sing the lyrics!
How I regret makng that dumb mistake!