A powerful exploration of the devastating impact of bullying and the haunting aftermath of a classmate's suicide.
From James Preller, the author of Bystander, comes another unflinching book about the harsh realities of bullying.
The summer before school starts, Sam's friend and classmate Morgan Mallen takes her own life. Morgan had been bullied mercilessly. Maybe she kissed the wrong boy. Or said the wrong thing. That selfie that made the rounds certainly didn't help. Morgan was this, and Morgan was that. But who really knows what happened?
As Sam explores the events leading up to the tragedy, he must face a difficult and life-changing question: Why did he keep his friendship with Morgan a secret? And could he have done something—anything—to prevent her final actions?
Tackling themes of bullying, grief, and the impact of our actions, Fall is a thought-provoking read for middle grade students. This title has Common Core connections.