The Fall: The Seventh Tower, Book 1 - Garth Nix
First book in action-packed, inventive series.
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- Author:Garth Nix
- # of pages: 195
- Publisher:Scholastic Inc.
- Original Publication Date: 06/30/2000
- Genre: Fiction - Fantasy
- Paperback: $5.99
- Publisher's Recommended Reading Level: 9-12
- Read Aloud: 8
- Read Alone: 9
Parents need to know
Families can talk about how the Chosen treat the Underfolk. Is it fair? Does Tal's argument that that's the way things have always been justify the Castle's class system? Kids: Who do you like more, Tal or Milla? Why? What do you think you'd do in their place? What do you think will happen in future books of the series?
Message
Social Behavior:
Tal gradually learns that the way he sees the world may not be the right or only way. As one of the priveleged "Chosen," he looks down on other classes of people -- but he gradually begins to see that there's much he doesn't know or understand. Strong messages about courage, resourcefulness, teamwork, and thinking your way out of problems. His eventual companion, Milla, is a strong, fiercely determined and ambitious girl who isn't intimidated by anyone.
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Violence
A fair amount of fantasy violence. The main character is attacked by living shadows and nearly falls to his death; he's rescued, but his "savior" is an aspiring warrior maiden who immediately wants to kill him. Later, the two of them navigate some perilous situations while on a journey and sustain injuries during fights with threatening beasts.
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Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Betsy Bozdech
Is it any good?
Tal is also an accessible, relatable character. He makes mistakes and deals with the consequences, and he's not always a happy camper. Though he begins the book very sure of his status and place in the world, as his eyes are opened to new possibilities, he realizes that he has a lot left to learn. Kids who enjoy this first volume of his adventures should jump right into the rest of the books in this series; the story gets even better as Tal finds out more about the truth behind the Castle, the Dark World, and the Veil.
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