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English
Barrington Stoke Ltd
10 November 2025
Jealousy drives Mog to make a terrible mistake in this tragic and gritty tale of betrayal, sparsely and finely told by a master of teen storytelling.

Mog might be a loser, but he’s not as much of a loser as Duffy, poster child for victims everywhere. So he's not best pleased when Duffy tries to get in with his best mate.

Mog decides to take action, but when he lands Duffy in the beck, a rancid stream behind the school, he has no idea how far the ripples will spread …

Particularly suitable for readers aged 13+ with a reading age of 7. Please note that this book contains mature content (with themes of violence and bullying) and language that some may find offensive.
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Illustrated by:   Chris King
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Imprint:   Barrington Stoke Ltd
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Edition:   New Third edition
Dimensions:   Height: 198mm,  Width: 129mm,  Spine: 6mm
Weight:   160g
ISBN:   9780008740825
ISBN 10:   0008740828
Pages:   96
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Recommended Age:   7 years
Audience:   Young adult ,  Children/juvenile ,  Preschool (0-5) ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Anthony McGowan is the author of many critically acclaimed YA novels including Hellbent, Henry Tumour and The Knife that Killed Me. His Barrington Stoke titles include the Carnegie Medal shortlisted Rook and the 2020 Carnegie Medal winner Lark which the judges described as ""a standalone masterpiece"". Chris King is an illustrator whose early career was influenced by comic art. Chris studied Media Production at the University of Northumbria, specialising in Animation and Character design. Best known for his innovative use of colour and line weight, Chris has been commissioned worldwide by leading publishers, media outlets and consumer brands such as Oxford University Press, Variety, Dorling Kindersley, The Guardian Guide and more

Reviews for The Fall

“McGowan refuses to compromise on quality, substance or the emotional challenges he offers readers” – INIS Magazine ""A rich and thoughtful read all wrapped around [Anthony McGowan's] superb instinct for a gripping storyline … I can guarantee you’ll be gripped and emotionally challenged."" — The Letterpress Project ""Gritty, real and exhilarating, this was an uncomfortable yet gripping read exploring jealousy, hierarchy and betrayal among teenage boy friendship groups … Hard-hitting, impactful, emotional, filled with angst and poignancy, this is a brilliant short story from one of the masters of teen storytelling."" – Mini Travellers, blog ""Another fabulous, gritty tale by Anthony McGowan which is enlightening and confronting all at once … This is the simple, yet powerful, story of one such choice and the butterfly effect that choice has – even years later."" — Reader review, Southwell Library


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