The Fall - Paperback

by James Preller (Author)

An innovative new perspective on the tragedy of teen suicide.

The summer before school starts, Sam's friend and classmate Morgan Mallen kills herself. Morgan had been bullied. Maybe she kissed the wrong boy. Or said the wrong thing. What about that selfie that made the rounds? Morgan was this, and Morgan was that. But who really knows what happened?

As Sam explores the events leading up to the tragedy in journal format, 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?

From James Preller, the author of Bystander, another unflinching book about bullying and its fallout.

"Preller provides a rare glimpse into the mind of a bully . . . Pair this with Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why." --Booklist

This title has Common Core connections.

Author Biography

James Preller is the author of Bystander, Six Innings, Before You Go, and the Scary Tales series. He's also known for his beloved Jigsaw Jones series. He travels the country making school appearances and blogs about writing for children at his website. He lives with his family in upstate New York.