Fear of Falling

by Laurie Halse Anderson

Book Overview

David is determined to learn to jump on horseback if it kills him. And sometimes he's afraid it might, like when Comet balks and won't go over the crossbar. Now that David's father is back in town,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1584850590
• ISBN13: 9781584850595
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: American Girl Publishing Inc
• Length: 105 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.1" x 7.4"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Time to Shine

Laurie Halse is an amazing childrens author. Her talent for writing is beyond belief. When Davids Dad comes to visit david learns some new things. After he falls of the horse he wonders if this will be the end. Find out by reading Laurie Halse Anderson's Fear of Falling..

I felt as though I was one of the characters in the book.

This is one of the best books I've read because it seemed so real. Fear of Falling was exciting, especially when the author wrote about the Siamese cat being treated for breathing problems, with younger kids helping the vet as vet assistants. I want to be a vet someday. David, the main character, learned that jumping horses is dangerous and riders should take precautions. But he learned he could fall and still like jumping. This book seemed real because the characters were young, and the story was told from their point of view. Readers should be at Level 6 (third grade) to read this book.