The Fall

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.

About the author

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.

Product details

• Authors: McGowan Anthony
• Assisted by: Gnosspelius Staffan (Illustration), Chris King (Illustration)
• Publisher: Collins ELT
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 13
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 03.07.2025
• EAN: 9780008740825
• ISBN: 978-0-00-874082-5
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 6 mm
• Weight: 270 g
• Illustrations: 14 b/w, illus
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Bullying, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Coming of Age, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Peer Pressure, General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Thrillers (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 11 years, For reluctant or struggling readers (children / teenagers), Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Suicide, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers / suspense, Children’s / Teenage emotions: Anger, frustration, Bullying, violence, abuse & peer pressure