By C. G. Moore (author)
"Gritty page-turner in which a sixteen-year-old struggles with the fall-out from coming out – and more"
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June 2020 Debut of the Month
Telling the affecting story of sixteen-year-old Cal’s battles with homophobic bullies, family upheavals, mental health and heartbreak, this hard-hitting page-turner pulls no punches from the opening coming-out scene that results in Cal’s mum needing medical attention and an almighty clash with his dad. Reeling from strife at home and school, along with a series of ill-advised one-night stands, Cal’s life seems to take an upward turn when he falls for handsome, wealthy Matt. But since the course of passion and romance rarely runs smooth, thank goodness Cal’s best friend Em and her joyous Scotch-drinking, straight-talking nan are there when he needs them.
Exploring themes of homophobia, self-harm, complex family dynamics, friendship, and intergenerational bonds with clarity and sensitivity, Fall Out is underpinned by a warm message of hope and the possibilities of starting afresh. As Cal says, “You can’t pave over the faults; you can’t wash away the past but sometimes, when you make mistakes, you get a second chance.”
I am Cal Adams - what does that mean? Sixteen years old Black hair Blue eyes Short Gay.
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For Cal, coming out is explosive, but that is nothing compared to the fallout from his family, friends and foes. When events in Cal's life reach critical, he is shaken to his core. Can he rely on his loved ones to help avoid meltdown?
As an amateur baker and travel enthusiast, Chris loves cooking up a storm and exploring new places. He brings these skills to his writing concocting fiendish scenarios and exploring fictional worlds. His love of reading and of stories have seen him working upon numerous freelance marketing campaigns as well as providing insightful structural edits, copy-editing and proofreading services to improve manuscript development and accuracy.
Chris is passionate about teaching and currently lectures on the MA in Publishing programme at the University of Central Lancashire. He has worked across a diverse range of publishing and marketing roles for companies including HarperCollins, Egmont and British Airways.
Chris has designed and delivered workshops that have spanned themes including building a social media audience, editing and bogging. He is available to deliver creative writing workshops and for writing residencies as he is an ardent believer in giving back to budding writers.
When he is not working on the twists and turns of a story, or developing creative campaigns, Chris loves to go hiking or to enjoy time with his rescued dog, Ruby.
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Fall Out and determined it is suitable for children aged 15-18 years old
Fall Out features in the following genres: Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), PSHE: Sexuality, Gender and Relationships, Featured Books for Young Adults
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Fall Out was written by C. G. Moore and published by UCLan Publishing
Fall Out has 323 pages
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