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All Fall Down

Sally Nicholls
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All Fall Down

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012

Book Brief

Sally Nicholls

All Fall Down

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Period
Setting

England • 14th Century

Publication Year

2012

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-17 years

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Super Short Summary

Set in a fourteenth-century English village, Sally Nicholls's All Fall Down follows fourteen-year-old Isabel as she navigates life during the Black Death. Amid the grim reality of the plague's devastation, including the struggle for survival, loss of loved ones, and the breakdown of the feudal system, Isabel cares for her siblings and ultimately seeks a new future following the death of her father and stepmother. The book includes depictions of death and disease.

Melancholic

Dark

Emotional

Contemplative

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.1

850 ratings

69%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Sally Nicholls' All Fall Down is praised for its rich historical detail, immersing readers in 14th-century plague-ridden England. Reviewers commend the well-rounded protagonist and emotional depth. Criticisms include a slow pace and predictability in the plot. Despite this, the book's vivid setting and strong character development make it an engaging read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read All Fall Down?

Readers who enjoy All Fall Down by Sally Nicholls are typically young adults who appreciate historical fiction set during the Black Death. Fans of Karen Cushman's Catherine, Called Birdy and Mark Twain's The Prince and the Pauper will find the detailed setting and rich character development compelling.

4.1

850 ratings

69%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Period
Setting

England • 14th Century

Publication Year

2012

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-17 years

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