Books like We all fall down by Robert Cormier
In this juvenile fiction, teenage Buddy faces emotional turmoil after his parents separate and his fascination with the owner’s daughter grows. He adds to his difficulties by drinking more, ill-timing his actions with the Avenger’s pursuit of the boys who vandalized a local home. Themes of alcoholism, revenge, and vandalism intertwine as the story examines the impact of teenage rebellion and familial strain.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Robert Cormier
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