Olivia hates English. She can't stand her annoying English teacher. She finds books boring. But most of all, she hates writing. When she is punished by her strict English teacher, Mr Baxter, the last thing she expects is to be told to tell a story. Olivia thinks she is about to suffer the worst nightmare imaginable. But is telling a story really that difficult? Find out in “The Life and Lies of Cassy Fairbanks ", a story full of magic, mystery, and love.