All fall down

John Lampen discovers a book where courage and love are the guide through a world of horror

by John Lampen 13th April 2012

In Sally Nicholls’ two previous books (Ways to Live Forever and Season of Secrets) the leading characters faced death, loss and terror. But both books had a lightness of touch that encouraged young readers to enjoy them, with laughter seasoning the serious issues. Her new novel has a different tone.