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We All Fall Down

de Eric Walters

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A novel from one of the country's most prolific and popular YA authors, this book, set in New York City on September 11th, shows us how the experiences of that day profoundly changed one teen's life and relationships.Today is September 10, 2001, and Will, a grade nine student, is spending the day at his father's workplace tomorrow. As part of a school assignment, all the students in his class will be going to their parents tomorrow, but Will isn't excited about it--he'd rather sleep in and do nothing with his friends. His father doesn't even have an exciting job like his best friend James's father who is a fireman. Will's dad works for an international trading company and has to wake up early every morning to commute to his office on the eighty-fifth floor in the south building of the World Trade Center in Manhattan. Will doesn't see his father very often because of the hours he puts in at the office. He doubts that his dad will bother making time for him tomorrow even when they are supposed to be spending the day together.In this fast-paced and dramatic new novel by bestselling author Eric Walters, Will discovers a new side of his father during an event that continues to affect the world. As Will's new teacher says, tomorrow "might be an experience that changes your entire life."From the Trade Paperback edition.… (més)
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We All Fall Down by Eric Walters is a tale of struggle in a fictional version of a real event.

Warning: Spoilers below.

Eric Walters came to my elementary school (yeah, I feel old, I read this YEARS ago initially) and brought a giant amount of his books. I ended up reading quite a bit by him and I wish I could find more because I remember loving him. The worst part about this book for me (back in the day of course) was one of my bullies in school did a book review on it as well and used his book review to make fun of me for reading the book. Which basically left me with a sour taste in my mouth for this book (despite it not being this book's fault).

But now for the real review...

This book is sad. Really sad. But when you look at the events it is based off of, it's understandable why it's so sad. Especially when it's introducing a young audience to such a big event! But I think Eric did a great job with this novel. When I first read this book when I was younger I did NOT understand how big this event was. I was pretty young and didn't understand what explosions and twin towers were (I was more focused on Power Rangers, Sailor Moon and if there was a new Disney movie coming out). Having this book and having conversations with my parents, teachers and classmates involving this situation was a BIG step for me - and I applaud this book for making it possible.

Overall, this is a unique book. I like that it brings tough events up to a younger audience and leaves room for conversations. Is it totally realistic? Absolutely not. Did it need to be? No. As a kid, I don't think I would have been prepared for these characters to die - I couldn't contemplate death. Having bad things happen within the realm of reality was a much better alternative.

This book isn't just made for kids as I keep saying, but as someone who read it as an adult and as a child, I truly respect it. It's hard to write a book about real events, have it written in a respectful and truthful way, and have it be good. Good job Eric!

Five out of five stars. ( )
  Briars_Reviews | Aug 4, 2023 |
It is September 11th 2001. Will goes to his dad's office for Take Your Kid To Work Day. His dad works in one of the twin towers in New York.

It started out like any other day in his dad's office. That is, until they witness the first plane crash into the other tower! At first they didn't know what happened. Then they see it on CNN. They find out that a plane had crashed into the tower and that all the passengers on board had died. Will's dad, being the fire warden of his floor, orders all the people to evacuate the building, even though it wasn't their building that was hit. Some people insisted on staying. They said that they are safe. That is, until another plane crashes into their building! Will and his dad prepare to leave, but they are above where the plane hit! Will they make it out alive? You will have to find out! ( )
  IreneReads | Apr 23, 2011 |
I really enjoyed reading this book. It was interesting to get a point of view from someone living the experience of September 11th and what that might be like. Eric Walters rarely disappoints.
  pmacsmith | Jul 21, 2010 |
***SPOILER ALERT***
Ok, so here's the thing. Yes, this book was written with adequate descriptions of the events that could have happened to these fictional characters, and yes the events surrounding September 11, 2001 were extremely tragic. Having said that, I don't think that Eric Walters was really able to evoke the true emotion that was felt by so many on that fateful day with the ending that was written. It was far too happy. While I understand that a happy ending is what so many readers seek, it did not connect me emotionally in a way that really gave me an idea of what was being felt by those who lost loved ones in the attacks.
Definitley not my favourite Eric Walters book. ( )
  tmorris353 | Mar 9, 2010 |
I thought that is was a very good book. Eric Walters the author of the book did a very good job of keeping the reader in the book the whole time. The book also gave you alot of good and interesting facts about the twin towers. Sawyer.F ( )
  okmenglish9-1 | Feb 2, 2009 |
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A novel from one of the country's most prolific and popular YA authors, this book, set in New York City on September 11th, shows us how the experiences of that day profoundly changed one teen's life and relationships.Today is September 10, 2001, and Will, a grade nine student, is spending the day at his father's workplace tomorrow. As part of a school assignment, all the students in his class will be going to their parents tomorrow, but Will isn't excited about it--he'd rather sleep in and do nothing with his friends. His father doesn't even have an exciting job like his best friend James's father who is a fireman. Will's dad works for an international trading company and has to wake up early every morning to commute to his office on the eighty-fifth floor in the south building of the World Trade Center in Manhattan. Will doesn't see his father very often because of the hours he puts in at the office. He doubts that his dad will bother making time for him tomorrow even when they are supposed to be spending the day together.In this fast-paced and dramatic new novel by bestselling author Eric Walters, Will discovers a new side of his father during an event that continues to affect the world. As Will's new teacher says, tomorrow "might be an experience that changes your entire life."From the Trade Paperback edition.

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