Interest Age Teen Reading Age 8 | In a nutshell: bullying, injustice and the power of friendship
In short, sharp, economical sentences, Bali Rai presents a story of bullying – by individuals and the state – and of escape and redress. Cal is picked on at school by Anu, who humiliates him and hurts him for being smart and geeky. New boy Jacob is singled out by the other class bully for being scruffy, poor, an outsider.
Cal thinks they could be friends – they share in interest in superheroes – but Jacob, who uses a foodbank, is super sensitive to pity. Eventually the two do become friends and, with the help of a girl called Freya, find a way to expose those who like to hurt the weak and less fortunate. The setting will be familiar to all readers, and the message that by standing together it’s possible to improve society, is an important one. ~ Andrea Reece
Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic readers aged 13+
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Cal's family are proud to live in an 'analogue' world - no wifi in their house , just an ancient black-and-white TV. At school, Cal has no choice but to live in the 21st century, coping with a range of bullies and chancers on a daily basis. When Cal's mum decides to 'rebalance' the family with a stint as volunteers at a local foodbank, Cal inadvertently discovers new kid Jacob's secret, and Jacob flips.
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Cal's family are proud to live in an 'analogue' world - no wifi in their house , just an ancient black-and-white TV. At school, Cal has no choice but to live in the 21st century, coping with a range of bullies and chancers on a daily basis.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Harder They Fall and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-14 years old
The Harder They Fall features in the following genres: Featured Books for 13+ readers, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Gritty Reads, Dyslexia Friendly Books for Teens, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
Paperback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Harder They Fall was written by Bali Rai and published by Barrington Stoke Ltd
The Harder They Fall has 105 pages
Yes it is part of Barrington Stoke Teen series
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
