As if seventh grade isn't hard enough, Truth Trendon learns she has to wear a back brace to help her worsening scoliosis. She decides gravity is to blame for curving her spine and ruining her life. Thanks for nothing, Isaac Newton! Truth's brace is hard plastic, tight, and uncomfortable. She has to wear a t-shirt under it and bulky clothes over it, making her feel both sweaty and unfashionable. She's terrified that her classmates are going to find out about it. But it's hard keeping it a secret (especially when gym class is involved), and secrets quickly turn into lies. When Truth's crush entrusts her with a big secret of his own, it leads to even more lying. Add to that a fight with her best friend, a looming school-wide presentation, and mean rumors, and it's a recipe for disaster. As Truth navigates the ups and downs of middle school, can she learn to accept her true self, curvy spine and all?
"I cannot tell a lie: I loved Truth Trendon! She's a smart, funny heroine who readers will connect with and root for. Dear Isaac Newton, You're Ruining Me Life made me laugh and gave me all the feels."
Erin Dionne, author of The Total Tragedy of a Girl Named Hamlet
"You're gonna laugh, you're gonna think, you're gonna root for Truth Trendon every step of the way-through sand, through tuna fish, and through each hilariously awkward middle-school moment in this fun and heartfelt debut!"
Brooks Benjamin, author of My Seventh-Grade Life in Tights
"A compelling middle-school tale that captures the realities of living with scoliosis while maintaining the realistic drama of everyday life."
