The Fall
by Anthony McGowan
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Pub Date Dec 13 2012 | Archive Date Mar 22 2013
Stoke Books | Myrick Marketing & Media, LLC
Description
Two’s company.
Three’s a crowd.
One has got to go.
A dark, rebellious read for the reluctant reader.
Interest age 14+,
Reading age 4th grade. Mog isn’t one of the popular crowd, but
at least he manages to get by without being troubled much by the bullies,
mainly because Chris has chosen to be his friend. Chris is cool, smart, and
kind-natured. When Duffy, the least popular boy in the school, starts trying to
hang out with them, Chris is happy to let him join. Mog, on the other hand,
finds himself racked with jealousy and contempt. He decides to teach Duffy a
lesson. But when he tricks Duffy into falling in The Beck, the rancid stream
behind the school, Mog has no idea how far the ripples will spread…
This terrifically taut and short novel is targeted for reluctant/struggling readers or children with dyslexia. The interest level is aged 14 and up, while it is at a 4th grade reading level.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
“From the start The Fall is obviously a denser book than most Barrington Stoke titles; no pictures, more words on a page and a harder use of language. By page five we have read about death, bullying and young offenders. By then end of chapter one I was thoroughly depressed and things do not get improve as the story progresses. This bleakness isn't a problem, the book is hugely relevant. I read it during the Summer 2011 riots, and it got to the centre of society's issues better than most media coverage I have seen. Dealing with the causes of young people's lack of morality and angst. Mog, the narrator, has a poetic streak that is at odds with the tale he tells. There are flashes of brightness amongst the gloom; "like the colour turned into a feeling".
The book has a sense of reality that is quite disturbing. Something about the real sounding names, nick-names and places makes the violence and destruction even more shocking. A challenging read but very deep and very worthwhile.”–Richard Hanks, Amazon.co.uk review
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781781120941 |
| PRICE | $6.95 (USD) |
