The first novel by Julia Claiborne Johnson, author of Better Luck Next Time! Let me introduce you to Frank, a 9-year-old boy whose IQ is higher than 99.7% of Americans. He lives in a glass mansion in Bel Air with his mother, the famous writer Mimi Banning, whose life is full of mysteries. The whole world froze in anticipation of her new novel, and the editor sends Alice, a young girl assistant, to help. Only she won’t be able to work with a writer - instead, she will be drawn into the unusual world of Frank, his rules and tricks... Julia Claiborne Johnson’s debut novel is about how to live if you are not like others and understand that these differences help you see the world differently and reveal its new facets. “Sit back... and enjoy the show.” – New York Times Book Review “Julia Claiborne Johnson creates larger-than-life, almost cinematic characters moving in privileged California circles. “Be Honest with Me” is about what it means to be different and understand that being different allows you to see the world differently. Like Frank, this story has a lot of heart.” – BookPage