Falling Through Darkness

by Carolyn MacCullough

Book Overview

Ginny can't resist daredevil Aidan--until the night he crosses the line between games and reality. She survives, he doesn't, and everyone thinks it's an accident. Lost somewhere between past and present, she meets Caleb., a much older man with secrets of his own. In richly limned scenes, Carolyn MacCullough debuts as a strong new voice in young adult literature.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761319344
• ISBN13: 9780761319344
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
• Length: 151 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

A must read!

This novel grabs you from the very first page - I couldn't put it down. The characters are real and engaging, and the plot unfolds at just the right pace. The intense, yet ambiguous, relationship between Caleb and Ginny is especially well-drawn. I can't wait for Ms. MacCullough's next book!

Great gift book for a teenage girl.

This book is well written, with real characters and a fast plot. Teenage girls will really relate to this character. The best thing about this book is it doesn't talk down to its intended audience - a rarity in Young Adult literature. This is a great book. Highly recommend it.

VERY INTERESTING...

Caroly MacCullogh writes a very interesting fast-paced novel. It addresses human isolation and teenage angst. Through her extraordinary style she weaves a very nuanced story that stays focused for easy enjoyable reading. Its refreshing to read such clear, crisp and succinct prose. No wasted words here. I suspect the author is a poet at heart. I hope she will soon be inspired to put her poetic style to prose again.If you read this book you will not be disappointed. Like me, you will realize you are reading the first book of a gifted young writer who is certain to have a long successful writing career. I can't wait for her next book.

VERY INTERESTING...

Carolyn MacCullogh writes a great face-paced novel. You will not be bored. The novel addresses human isolation and teenage angst. Through her extraordinary writing style she weaves a nuanced story that remains focused for easy enjoyable reading. Its refreshing to see someone write with such clear, crisp and succinct prose. No wasted words here. I suspect the writer is a poet at heart. I hope she will soon be inspired to put her poetic style into prose again.This is great first book. If you read it you will not be disappointed. You will realize that you have read the first book by a great writer who is just beginning a long successful writing career.

Wonderful!

With a graceful and poetic style, MacCullough reminds you what it was like to be in love with a mad and beautiful boy, for the first time. Read it immediately!