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We All Fall Down
Today is September 10, 2001, and Will, a grade nine student, is spending the day at his father’s workplace tomorrow. As part of a school assignment, all the students in his class will be going with their parents tomorrow, but Will isn’t excited about it – he’d rather sleep in and do nothing with his friends. His father doesn’t even have an exciting job like his best friend James’s father, who is a fireman. Will’s dad works for an international trading company and has to wake up early every morning to commute to his office on the 85th floor in the south building of the World Trade Center in Manhattan. Will doesn’t see his father very often because of the hours he puts in at the office. He doubts that his dad will bother making time for him tomorrow even when they are supposed to be spending the day together.
192 pages, Paperback
First published March 7, 2006
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About the author
Eric Walters
156 books905 followersEric was born in Toronto in 1957, which makes him "real old". But, as Eric says, "Just because I have to grow old doesn't mean that I have to grow up!" In his many roles as parent, teacher, social worker, youth sports coach and writer he is in constant contact with children and young adults. He draws from these experiences and feels that this helps him to capture the realistic interaction between young people—the conflicts, tensions, stresses and interests that make up their lives.
Eric began his writing as a teacher. He taught in classes from kindergarten up and his stories often reflect the curriculum that he was teaching. He always read stories—picture books and novels—to his students and this helped him to understand what children liked, responded to, and were inspired by. He enjoys the enthusiasm of his students and often looks at them to provide him with the inspiration to pursue a particular topic in both the classroom and in his writing.
Eric tries to write every day. When he has a story idea he starts with research. This could involve reading books, watching a documentary, or trying to experience the things that his characters are going to go through. This could include rock climbing or riding white water (for Stars), spending time in a wheelchair (Rebound), playing and walking with tigers (Tiger by the Tail), hanging around a tough biker bar (Diamonds in the Rough), standing out in his backyard in a blizzard wearing a T-shirt and shorts (Trapped in Ice), or traveling to Africa (Alexandria of Africa).
"The most important thing anybody ever told me about writing was to write what you know . . . and the only way to get to know things is to do your homework and research before you write," Eric stated.
Once the writing begins the story is always playing around in his head. He takes any opportunity, even if it's just a few minutes between presentations, to put things down, either with pen and paper or on his laptop.
Prior to entering teaching and writing Eric was a social worker (B.S.W., M.S.W., B.A.Hons—specialized major psychology). He worked in a variety of settings including child welfare, private practice, a mental health centre, and, for twenty years on a part-time basis as a Crisis Social Worker in an emergency department. He stopped teaching 4 years ago and left the ER only last year.
The majority of Eric's time is spent in the company of his wife, children and dogs (Lola a big standard poodle and a little white dog named Winnie the Poodle).
Eric began his writing as a teacher. He taught in classes from kindergarten up and his stories often reflect the curriculum that he was teaching. He always read stories—picture books and novels—to his students and this helped him to understand what children liked, responded to, and were inspired by. He enjoys the enthusiasm of his students and often looks at them to provide him with the inspiration to pursue a particular topic in both the classroom and in his writing.
Eric tries to write every day. When he has a story idea he starts with research. This could involve reading books, watching a documentary, or trying to experience the things that his characters are going to go through. This could include rock climbing or riding white water (for Stars), spending time in a wheelchair (Rebound), playing and walking with tigers (Tiger by the Tail), hanging around a tough biker bar (Diamonds in the Rough), standing out in his backyard in a blizzard wearing a T-shirt and shorts (Trapped in Ice), or traveling to Africa (Alexandria of Africa).
"The most important thing anybody ever told me about writing was to write what you know . . . and the only way to get to know things is to do your homework and research before you write," Eric stated.
Once the writing begins the story is always playing around in his head. He takes any opportunity, even if it's just a few minutes between presentations, to put things down, either with pen and paper or on his laptop.
Prior to entering teaching and writing Eric was a social worker (B.S.W., M.S.W., B.A.Hons—specialized major psychology). He worked in a variety of settings including child welfare, private practice, a mental health centre, and, for twenty years on a part-time basis as a Crisis Social Worker in an emergency department. He stopped teaching 4 years ago and left the ER only last year.
The majority of Eric's time is spent in the company of his wife, children and dogs (Lola a big standard poodle and a little white dog named Winnie the Poodle).
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September 4, 2017
We All Fall Down by Eric Walters is a tale of struggle in a fictional version of a real event.
Warning: Spoilers below.
Eric Walters came to my elementary school (yeah, I feel old, I read this YEARS ago initially) and brought a giant amount of his books. I ended up reading quite a bit by him and I wish I could find more because I remember loving him. The worst part about this book for me (back in the day of course) was one of my bullies in school did a book review on it as well and used his book review to make fun of me for reading the book. Which basically left me with a sour taste in my mouth for this book (despite it not being this book's fault).
But now for the real review...
This book is sad. Really sad. But when you look at the events it is based off of, it's understandable why it's so sad. Especially when it's introducing a young audience to such a big event! But I think Eric did a great job with this novel. When I first read this book when I was younger I did NOT understand how big this event was. I was pretty young and didn't understand what explosions and twin towers were (I was more focused on Power Rangers, Sailor Moon and if there was a new Disney movie coming out). Having this book and having conversations with my parents, teachers and classmates involving this situation was a BIG step for me - and I applaud this book for making it possible.
Overall, this is a unique book. I like that it brings tough events up to a younger audience and leaves room for conversations. Is it totally realistic? Absolutely not. Did it need to be? No. As a kid, I don't think I would have been prepared for these characters to die - I couldn't contemplate death. Having bad things happen within the realm of reality was a much better alternative.
This book isn't just made for kids as I keep saying, but as someone who read it as an adult and as a child, I truly respect it. It's hard to write a book about real events, have it written in a respectful and truthful way, and have it be good. Good job Eric!
Five out of five stars.
Warning: Spoilers below.
Eric Walters came to my elementary school (yeah, I feel old, I read this YEARS ago initially) and brought a giant amount of his books. I ended up reading quite a bit by him and I wish I could find more because I remember loving him. The worst part about this book for me (back in the day of course) was one of my bullies in school did a book review on it as well and used his book review to make fun of me for reading the book. Which basically left me with a sour taste in my mouth for this book (despite it not being this book's fault).
But now for the real review...
This book is sad. Really sad. But when you look at the events it is based off of, it's understandable why it's so sad. Especially when it's introducing a young audience to such a big event! But I think Eric did a great job with this novel. When I first read this book when I was younger I did NOT understand how big this event was. I was pretty young and didn't understand what explosions and twin towers were (I was more focused on Power Rangers, Sailor Moon and if there was a new Disney movie coming out). Having this book and having conversations with my parents, teachers and classmates involving this situation was a BIG step for me - and I applaud this book for making it possible.
Overall, this is a unique book. I like that it brings tough events up to a younger audience and leaves room for conversations. Is it totally realistic? Absolutely not. Did it need to be? No. As a kid, I don't think I would have been prepared for these characters to die - I couldn't contemplate death. Having bad things happen within the realm of reality was a much better alternative.
This book isn't just made for kids as I keep saying, but as someone who read it as an adult and as a child, I truly respect it. It's hard to write a book about real events, have it written in a respectful and truthful way, and have it be good. Good job Eric!
Five out of five stars.
October 5, 2020
I chose this as our September class novel in my grade eight English class. Originally published in 2006, main protagonist Will, a 9th grader isn't that enthusiastic about spending the day with his father. His Dad doesn't have an exciting job like some of his other classmate's parents. Although Will thinks about skipping, he does decide to travel with his father to his office at the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001. It will be a day Will will never forget.
My students were pretty riveted to reading this book and I quite enjoyed our reading journey. As Will and his father struggle to survive, they also explore their father/son relationship, something which so many of students could relate to so much.
Goodreads review published 05/10/20
My students were pretty riveted to reading this book and I quite enjoyed our reading journey. As Will and his father struggle to survive, they also explore their father/son relationship, something which so many of students could relate to so much.
Goodreads review published 05/10/20
July 21, 2022
“I felt an ache in my chest thinking about what had happened, wondering how many lives had ended, or been altered forever. All I wanted to do was be home, standing there with my mother, all of us safe.”
From start to finish, I really enjoyed this book. I’m a big fan of historical fictions, so this one really hit home. It also gave a great perspective on the tragic events that took place on September 11th, 2001. I also admired the character building between the father and son.
Overall: 4 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
From start to finish, I really enjoyed this book. I’m a big fan of historical fictions, so this one really hit home. It also gave a great perspective on the tragic events that took place on September 11th, 2001. I also admired the character building between the father and son.
Overall: 4 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
September 23, 2011
"We All Fall Down" is a novel written by Eric Walters. The plot is based on the event, 911. Will, the protagonist, is visiting his Dad's workplace as part of a school assignment. His Dad works in the south tower in the World Trade Center in New York. During Will's visit to his Dad's office, the tragic event of 911 is re-illustrated. As readers, we follow Will and his Dad's journey as they try to escape the tower. As Will's teacher says the day before "tomorrow might be an experience that changes your entire life." This is a very action-packed, fast-pace novel that keeps you interested throughout.
I recommend this book to people who like event-filled novels. As well, to people who are interested in seeing the perspective of somebody witnessing 911, and how they are feeling and thinking.
I don't recommend this to people who don't like reading books with dramatic events after events.
Overall, a fairly good read which gives us, readers an interesting view of undergoing 911.
I recommend this book to people who like event-filled novels. As well, to people who are interested in seeing the perspective of somebody witnessing 911, and how they are feeling and thinking.
I don't recommend this to people who don't like reading books with dramatic events after events.
Overall, a fairly good read which gives us, readers an interesting view of undergoing 911.
March 9, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
We All Fall Down by Eric Walters is a solid book, but it didn’t fully hit home for me. The story follows Will, a teenager who has to shadow his dad at work for a day. The catch? His dad works at the World Trade Center, and it just so happens to be September 11, 2001. What starts as a boring day quickly turns into absolute chaos as they fight to survive one of the most terrifying events in history.
I really respect how Walters tells the story. It’s fast paced and intense, and you can really feel the fear and confusion as everything unfolds. Will’s character is pretty relatable, he’s kind of a typical teenager, annoyed by his dad and not super interested in spending the day at some office. But when things go down, you see his perspective shift, which is done really well.
One thing that kept this from being a higher rating for me is that I just didn’t connect with the characters as much as I wanted to. The emotional weight was there, but I didn’t feel it as deeply as I expected. I think part of it is because the writing is very straightforward, which makes sense for the target audience, but I personally wanted more depth in some moments.
That being said, I still think this is an important read. It gives a powerful look at 9/11 through the eyes of someone experiencing it firsthand, which makes it really impactful. If you like historical fiction or books based on real events, this is definitely worth picking up. Just don’t expect it to completely wreck you emotionally the way some other books about 9/11 might.
We All Fall Down by Eric Walters is a solid book, but it didn’t fully hit home for me. The story follows Will, a teenager who has to shadow his dad at work for a day. The catch? His dad works at the World Trade Center, and it just so happens to be September 11, 2001. What starts as a boring day quickly turns into absolute chaos as they fight to survive one of the most terrifying events in history.
I really respect how Walters tells the story. It’s fast paced and intense, and you can really feel the fear and confusion as everything unfolds. Will’s character is pretty relatable, he’s kind of a typical teenager, annoyed by his dad and not super interested in spending the day at some office. But when things go down, you see his perspective shift, which is done really well.
One thing that kept this from being a higher rating for me is that I just didn’t connect with the characters as much as I wanted to. The emotional weight was there, but I didn’t feel it as deeply as I expected. I think part of it is because the writing is very straightforward, which makes sense for the target audience, but I personally wanted more depth in some moments.
That being said, I still think this is an important read. It gives a powerful look at 9/11 through the eyes of someone experiencing it firsthand, which makes it really impactful. If you like historical fiction or books based on real events, this is definitely worth picking up. Just don’t expect it to completely wreck you emotionally the way some other books about 9/11 might.
October 31, 2015
"This wasn't just any place. We were in New York City. In the heart of New York City, the center of the country... heck, the center of the universe. And here we were just a short subway ride away from the very heart of the heart... where my father's office was... the World Trade Center."
(Page 46, iBooks)
I've always been interested in learning about the events that occured on 9/11, so when I discovered this book and realized it was made for young-adults and was a historical fiction, I put it on the top of my to-read list. This was my first Eric Walter's book, and it definitely won't be my last. Walter's obviously did some extensive research to learn about the buildings, weather, etc on that dreadful day.
Everything about this book was great, from the writing, characters, outcome, etc. I was surprised to learn some facts about that day, and enjoyed reading about the events from a young person's perspective, especially someone who was inside the building (yes, i'm aware these characters dont actually exist in real life).
I'd recommend this book to anyone who would like a quick read on a kid's perspective from the day, or for anyone who enjoys historical fiction.
Why I rated this book five stars:
I decided to give this book five stars after finding myself so intrigued with the story, and how invested I became in the characters. I also loved the fact that Walters is from Canada, yet took the time to write about an American tragedy, and spoke so kindly about us. He reminds me of why I love the Canadians so much.
"What happened in New York and Washington and Pennsylvania were attacks against the United States of America. But they were more than that. They were atrocities against all good-thinking people, of all countries, of all faiths. This book is my way, my small way, of helping me, and others, to come to grips with this evil and to emphasize that, as Gandhi said, in the end, good always triumphs."
-Eric Walters
(Page 46, iBooks)
I've always been interested in learning about the events that occured on 9/11, so when I discovered this book and realized it was made for young-adults and was a historical fiction, I put it on the top of my to-read list. This was my first Eric Walter's book, and it definitely won't be my last. Walter's obviously did some extensive research to learn about the buildings, weather, etc on that dreadful day.
Everything about this book was great, from the writing, characters, outcome, etc. I was surprised to learn some facts about that day, and enjoyed reading about the events from a young person's perspective, especially someone who was inside the building (yes, i'm aware these characters dont actually exist in real life).
I'd recommend this book to anyone who would like a quick read on a kid's perspective from the day, or for anyone who enjoys historical fiction.
Why I rated this book five stars:
I decided to give this book five stars after finding myself so intrigued with the story, and how invested I became in the characters. I also loved the fact that Walters is from Canada, yet took the time to write about an American tragedy, and spoke so kindly about us. He reminds me of why I love the Canadians so much.
"What happened in New York and Washington and Pennsylvania were attacks against the United States of America. But they were more than that. They were atrocities against all good-thinking people, of all countries, of all faiths. This book is my way, my small way, of helping me, and others, to come to grips with this evil and to emphasize that, as Gandhi said, in the end, good always triumphs."
-Eric Walters
October 13, 2011
New York, der 11. September 2001: Für Will könnte es momentan nicht schlimmer sein: Das neue Schuljahr hat gerade begonnen und direkt zu Beginn muss er einen Tag lang für ein Schulprojekt seinen Vater bei der Arbeit begleiten. Da das Verhältnis zu seinem Vater eher schlecht als recht ist, stellt sich Will auf einen schlimmen Tag ein.
Das sich dieser Gedanke derartig bewahrheitet, konnte jedoch niemand ahnen, denn das World Trade Center, in dem sein Vater arbeitet, wird von Terroristen angegriffen.
Für Will, seinen Vater und tausenden von Menschen beginnt ein Lauf gegen die Zeit..
Ich muss sagen, dass ich bei diesem Buch fast an meine Grenzen gestoßen bin. Die Geschichte ist aufwühlend, emotional und spannungsgeladen und wenn ich daran denke, dass all dieses Drama tatsächlich vor 10 Jahren geschehen ist, bin ich immer noch sprachlos.
Allerdings hat mich stellenweise die Sicht des Autors fassunsglos und wütend gemacht. Obwohl Eric Walters Kanadier ist, nimmt er hier die USA in Schutz und spricht dieses Land quasi heilig, was ich nicht so ganz verstehen kann.
Da ich aber hier nun keine politische Debatte führen möchte, möchte ich lieber drei Zitate niederschreiben, damit man evtl. versteht, wieso ich über dieses Buch zum Teil sehr wütend war:
"Aber selbst Hurrikans und Tornados und Erdbeben sind anders für uns hier in den Staaten als an manch anderen Orten. [...] Ich meine nicht, dass wir keine Naturkatastrophen haben", sagt James. "Was ich meine, ist, dass sie bei uns zwar vorkommen, aber wir sind nicht in der gleichen Weise betroffen. Ich sehe mir die Nachrichten an und höre von Erdbeben in Ländern wie China und sie haben zwanzigtausend Tote, und wenn wir eins in Kalifornien haben, sterben nur zwanzig Menschen, vielleicht sogar noch weniger. [...] Die gleiche Erdbebenstärke hat in verschiedenen Gegenden unterschiedliche Auswirkungen. Bei Hurrikans ist es genauso. [...] Wir leben zwar immer noch mit diesen potenziellen Gefahren, aber wir haben einen Grad der Absicherung erreicht, der uns ein Gefühl von Schutz gibt, fast als wären wir immun."
[Seite 14/15]
"Wenn New York der Mittelpunkt des Universums ist - und wer würde das ernsthaft bestreiten? -, dann sind diese beiden Türme der Mittelpunkt des Mittelpunkts."
[Seite 41]
"Wer, glaubst du, hat das getan ... die Flugzeuge abstürzen lassen?" - "Oh... oh. Ich würde auf muslimische Extremisten tippen."
[Seite 175]
Ich weiß nicht, ob genau rüberkommt, was ich eigentlich sagen möchte, aber dieses typische "Wir sind Amerika, wir sind die Welt" (mal überspitzt gesagt), ist in diesem Buch mehr als offensichtlich und fragwürdig. Vor allem das letzte Zitat hat mich geärgert, weil sofort davon ausgegangen wurde, dass muslimische Extremisten dahinter stecken. Hier wäre es deutlich besser gewesen, wenn der Autor ein wenig neutraler an die Geschichte herangegangen wäre. Ich bin selbst ein Fan der Stadt New York, aber diese Hervorhebung war mir doch ein wenig zu viel des Guten.
Allerdings ist die Geschichte an sich durchaus interessant.
Der Flugzeugeinsturz und die Flucht aus dem World Trade Center ist hier das Hauptaugenmerk, aber es versteckt sich in dieser Geschichte auch eine zerstörte Vater-Sohn-Beziehung, die hier verarbeitet wird.
Will und sein Vater haben sich lange nur das Nötigste zu sagen. Sein Vater ist ein Workalholic, der kaum Zeit für seine Familie findet und nie die Sportevents seines Sohnes besucht. Will fühlt sich immer mehr wie der Mann im Haus, und ihm fehlt sein Vater, der dies anscheinend nicht zu merken scheint.
Auf ihrer Flucht aus dem World Trade Center müssen sie sich gegenseitig vertrauen und wie ein Team zusammenarbeiten, was Will zunächst etwas schwer fällt. Nach jeder Etage schöpfen sie mehr Vertrauen zueinander und reden über ihr Familienleben, was beiden merkbar gut tut.
Das Ende war mir ein bißchen zu glatt. Zwar ist der Ablauf der Flucht und der Einsturz des Centers, in Verbindung mit den Uhrzeiten, sehr dramatisch und intensiv, jedoch kam das Ende ein wenig zu plötzlich.
Insgesamt konnte mich "We all fall down" nicht ganz von sich überzeugen. Die Geschichte war mir zu patriotisch, allerdings haben die beiden Protagonisten einiges gerettet. Wer jedoch mehr über das World Trade Center und New York erfahren möchte, wird an diesem Buch seine Freude haben.
Merged review:
New York, der 11. September 2011: Für Will könnte es momentan nicht schlimmer sein: Das neue Schuljahr hat gerade begonnen und direkt zu Beginn muss er einen Tag lang für ein Schulprojekt seinen Vater bei der Arbeit begleiten. Da das Verhältnis zu seinem Vater eher schlecht als recht ist, stellt sich Will auf einen schlimmen Tag ein.
Das sich dieser Gedanke derartig bewahrheitet, konnte jedoch niemand ahnen, denn das World Trade Center, in dem sein Vater arbeitet, wird von Terroristen angegriffen.
Für Will, seinen Vater und tausenden von Menschen beginnt ein Lauf gegen die Zeit..
Ich muss sagen, dass ich bei diesem Buch fast an meine Grenzen gestoßen bin. Die Geschichte ist aufwühlend, emotional und spannungsgeladen und wenn ich daran denke, dass all dieses Drama tatsächlich vor 10 Jahren geschehen ist, bin ich immer noch sprachlos.
Allerdings hat mich stellenweise die Sicht des Autors fassunsglos und wütend gemacht. Obwohl Eric Walters Kanadier ist, nimmt er hier die USA in Schutz und spricht dieses Land quasi heilig, was ich nicht so ganz verstehen kann.
Da ich aber hier nun keine politische Debatte führen möchte, möchte ich lieber drei Zitate niederschreiben, damit man evtl. versteht, wieso ich über dieses Buch zum Teil sehr wütend war:
"Aber selbst Hurrikans und Tornados und Erdbeben sind anders für uns hier in den Staaten als an manch anderen Orten. [...] Ich meine nicht, dass wir keine Naturkatastrophen haben", sagt James. "Was ich meine, ist, dass sie bei uns zwar vorkommen, aber wir sind nicht in der gleichen Weise betroffen. Ich sehe mir die Nachrichten an und höre von Erdbeben in Ländern wie China und sie haben zwanzigtausend Tote, und wenn wir eins in Kalifornien haben, sterben nur zwanzig Menschen, vielleicht sogar noch weniger. [...] Die gleiche Erdbebenstärke hat in verschiedenen Gegenden unterschiedliche Auswirkungen. Bei Hurrikans ist es genauso. [...] Wir leben zwar immer noch mit diesen potenziellen Gefahren, aber wir haben einen Grad der Absicherung erreicht, der uns ein Gefühl von Schutz gibt, fast als wären wir immun."
[Seite 14/15]
"Wenn New York der Mittelpunkt des Universums ist - und wer würde das ernsthaft bestreiten? -, dann sind diese beiden Türme der Mittelpunkt des Mittelpunkts."
[Seite 41]
"Wer, glaubst du, hat das getan ... die Flugzeuge abstürzen lassen?" - "Oh... oh. Ich würde auf muslimische Extremisten tippen."
[Seite 175]
Ich weiß nicht, ob genau rüberkommt, was ich eigentlich sagen möchte, aber dieses typische "Wir sind Amerika, wir sind die Welt" (mal überspitzt gesagt), ist in diesem Buch mehr als offensichtlich und fragwürdig. Vor allem das letzte Zitat hat mich geärgert, weil sofort davon ausgegangen wurde, dass muslimische Extremisten dahinter stecken. Hier wäre es deutlich besser gewesen, wenn der Autor ein wenig neutraler an die Geschichte herangegangen wäre. Ich bin selbst ein Fan der Stadt New York, aber diese Hervorhebung war mir doch ein wenig zu viel des Guten.
Allerdings ist die Geschichte an sich durchaus interessant.
Der Flugzeugeinsturz und die Flucht aus dem World Trade Center ist hier das Hauptaugenmerk, aber es versteckt sich in dieser Geschichte auch eine zerstörte Vater-Sohn-Beziehung, die hier verarbeitet wird.
Will und sein Vater haben sich lange nur das Nötigste zu sagen. Sein Vater ist ein Workalholic, der kaum Zeit für seine Familie findet und nie die Sportevents seines Sohnes besucht. Will fühlt sich immer mehr wie der Mann im Haus, und ihm fehlt sein Vater, der dies anscheinend nicht zu merken scheint.
Auf ihrer Flucht aus dem World Trade Center müssen sie sich gegenseitig vertrauen und wie ein Team zusammenarbeiten, was Will zunächst etwas schwer fällt. Nach jeder Etage schöpfen sie mehr Vertrauen zueinander und reden über ihr Familienleben, was beiden merkbar gut tut.
Das Ende war mir ein bißchen zu glatt. Zwar ist der Ablauf der Flucht und der Einsturz des Centers, in Verbindung mit den Uhrzeiten, sehr dramatisch und intensiv, jedoch kam das Ende ein wenig zu plötzlich.
Insgesamt konnte mich "We all fall down" nicht ganz von sich überzeugen. Die Geschichte war mir zu patriotisch, allerdings haben die beiden Protagonisten einiges gerettet. Wer jedoch mehr über das World Trade Center und New York erfahren möchte, wird an diesem Buch seine Freude haben.
Das sich dieser Gedanke derartig bewahrheitet, konnte jedoch niemand ahnen, denn das World Trade Center, in dem sein Vater arbeitet, wird von Terroristen angegriffen.
Für Will, seinen Vater und tausenden von Menschen beginnt ein Lauf gegen die Zeit..
Ich muss sagen, dass ich bei diesem Buch fast an meine Grenzen gestoßen bin. Die Geschichte ist aufwühlend, emotional und spannungsgeladen und wenn ich daran denke, dass all dieses Drama tatsächlich vor 10 Jahren geschehen ist, bin ich immer noch sprachlos.
Allerdings hat mich stellenweise die Sicht des Autors fassunsglos und wütend gemacht. Obwohl Eric Walters Kanadier ist, nimmt er hier die USA in Schutz und spricht dieses Land quasi heilig, was ich nicht so ganz verstehen kann.
Da ich aber hier nun keine politische Debatte führen möchte, möchte ich lieber drei Zitate niederschreiben, damit man evtl. versteht, wieso ich über dieses Buch zum Teil sehr wütend war:
"Aber selbst Hurrikans und Tornados und Erdbeben sind anders für uns hier in den Staaten als an manch anderen Orten. [...] Ich meine nicht, dass wir keine Naturkatastrophen haben", sagt James. "Was ich meine, ist, dass sie bei uns zwar vorkommen, aber wir sind nicht in der gleichen Weise betroffen. Ich sehe mir die Nachrichten an und höre von Erdbeben in Ländern wie China und sie haben zwanzigtausend Tote, und wenn wir eins in Kalifornien haben, sterben nur zwanzig Menschen, vielleicht sogar noch weniger. [...] Die gleiche Erdbebenstärke hat in verschiedenen Gegenden unterschiedliche Auswirkungen. Bei Hurrikans ist es genauso. [...] Wir leben zwar immer noch mit diesen potenziellen Gefahren, aber wir haben einen Grad der Absicherung erreicht, der uns ein Gefühl von Schutz gibt, fast als wären wir immun."
[Seite 14/15]
"Wenn New York der Mittelpunkt des Universums ist - und wer würde das ernsthaft bestreiten? -, dann sind diese beiden Türme der Mittelpunkt des Mittelpunkts."
[Seite 41]
"Wer, glaubst du, hat das getan ... die Flugzeuge abstürzen lassen?" - "Oh... oh. Ich würde auf muslimische Extremisten tippen."
[Seite 175]
Ich weiß nicht, ob genau rüberkommt, was ich eigentlich sagen möchte, aber dieses typische "Wir sind Amerika, wir sind die Welt" (mal überspitzt gesagt), ist in diesem Buch mehr als offensichtlich und fragwürdig. Vor allem das letzte Zitat hat mich geärgert, weil sofort davon ausgegangen wurde, dass muslimische Extremisten dahinter stecken. Hier wäre es deutlich besser gewesen, wenn der Autor ein wenig neutraler an die Geschichte herangegangen wäre. Ich bin selbst ein Fan der Stadt New York, aber diese Hervorhebung war mir doch ein wenig zu viel des Guten.
Allerdings ist die Geschichte an sich durchaus interessant.
Der Flugzeugeinsturz und die Flucht aus dem World Trade Center ist hier das Hauptaugenmerk, aber es versteckt sich in dieser Geschichte auch eine zerstörte Vater-Sohn-Beziehung, die hier verarbeitet wird.
Will und sein Vater haben sich lange nur das Nötigste zu sagen. Sein Vater ist ein Workalholic, der kaum Zeit für seine Familie findet und nie die Sportevents seines Sohnes besucht. Will fühlt sich immer mehr wie der Mann im Haus, und ihm fehlt sein Vater, der dies anscheinend nicht zu merken scheint.
Auf ihrer Flucht aus dem World Trade Center müssen sie sich gegenseitig vertrauen und wie ein Team zusammenarbeiten, was Will zunächst etwas schwer fällt. Nach jeder Etage schöpfen sie mehr Vertrauen zueinander und reden über ihr Familienleben, was beiden merkbar gut tut.
Das Ende war mir ein bißchen zu glatt. Zwar ist der Ablauf der Flucht und der Einsturz des Centers, in Verbindung mit den Uhrzeiten, sehr dramatisch und intensiv, jedoch kam das Ende ein wenig zu plötzlich.
Insgesamt konnte mich "We all fall down" nicht ganz von sich überzeugen. Die Geschichte war mir zu patriotisch, allerdings haben die beiden Protagonisten einiges gerettet. Wer jedoch mehr über das World Trade Center und New York erfahren möchte, wird an diesem Buch seine Freude haben.
Merged review:
New York, der 11. September 2011: Für Will könnte es momentan nicht schlimmer sein: Das neue Schuljahr hat gerade begonnen und direkt zu Beginn muss er einen Tag lang für ein Schulprojekt seinen Vater bei der Arbeit begleiten. Da das Verhältnis zu seinem Vater eher schlecht als recht ist, stellt sich Will auf einen schlimmen Tag ein.
Das sich dieser Gedanke derartig bewahrheitet, konnte jedoch niemand ahnen, denn das World Trade Center, in dem sein Vater arbeitet, wird von Terroristen angegriffen.
Für Will, seinen Vater und tausenden von Menschen beginnt ein Lauf gegen die Zeit..
Ich muss sagen, dass ich bei diesem Buch fast an meine Grenzen gestoßen bin. Die Geschichte ist aufwühlend, emotional und spannungsgeladen und wenn ich daran denke, dass all dieses Drama tatsächlich vor 10 Jahren geschehen ist, bin ich immer noch sprachlos.
Allerdings hat mich stellenweise die Sicht des Autors fassunsglos und wütend gemacht. Obwohl Eric Walters Kanadier ist, nimmt er hier die USA in Schutz und spricht dieses Land quasi heilig, was ich nicht so ganz verstehen kann.
Da ich aber hier nun keine politische Debatte führen möchte, möchte ich lieber drei Zitate niederschreiben, damit man evtl. versteht, wieso ich über dieses Buch zum Teil sehr wütend war:
"Aber selbst Hurrikans und Tornados und Erdbeben sind anders für uns hier in den Staaten als an manch anderen Orten. [...] Ich meine nicht, dass wir keine Naturkatastrophen haben", sagt James. "Was ich meine, ist, dass sie bei uns zwar vorkommen, aber wir sind nicht in der gleichen Weise betroffen. Ich sehe mir die Nachrichten an und höre von Erdbeben in Ländern wie China und sie haben zwanzigtausend Tote, und wenn wir eins in Kalifornien haben, sterben nur zwanzig Menschen, vielleicht sogar noch weniger. [...] Die gleiche Erdbebenstärke hat in verschiedenen Gegenden unterschiedliche Auswirkungen. Bei Hurrikans ist es genauso. [...] Wir leben zwar immer noch mit diesen potenziellen Gefahren, aber wir haben einen Grad der Absicherung erreicht, der uns ein Gefühl von Schutz gibt, fast als wären wir immun."
[Seite 14/15]
"Wenn New York der Mittelpunkt des Universums ist - und wer würde das ernsthaft bestreiten? -, dann sind diese beiden Türme der Mittelpunkt des Mittelpunkts."
[Seite 41]
"Wer, glaubst du, hat das getan ... die Flugzeuge abstürzen lassen?" - "Oh... oh. Ich würde auf muslimische Extremisten tippen."
[Seite 175]
Ich weiß nicht, ob genau rüberkommt, was ich eigentlich sagen möchte, aber dieses typische "Wir sind Amerika, wir sind die Welt" (mal überspitzt gesagt), ist in diesem Buch mehr als offensichtlich und fragwürdig. Vor allem das letzte Zitat hat mich geärgert, weil sofort davon ausgegangen wurde, dass muslimische Extremisten dahinter stecken. Hier wäre es deutlich besser gewesen, wenn der Autor ein wenig neutraler an die Geschichte herangegangen wäre. Ich bin selbst ein Fan der Stadt New York, aber diese Hervorhebung war mir doch ein wenig zu viel des Guten.
Allerdings ist die Geschichte an sich durchaus interessant.
Der Flugzeugeinsturz und die Flucht aus dem World Trade Center ist hier das Hauptaugenmerk, aber es versteckt sich in dieser Geschichte auch eine zerstörte Vater-Sohn-Beziehung, die hier verarbeitet wird.
Will und sein Vater haben sich lange nur das Nötigste zu sagen. Sein Vater ist ein Workalholic, der kaum Zeit für seine Familie findet und nie die Sportevents seines Sohnes besucht. Will fühlt sich immer mehr wie der Mann im Haus, und ihm fehlt sein Vater, der dies anscheinend nicht zu merken scheint.
Auf ihrer Flucht aus dem World Trade Center müssen sie sich gegenseitig vertrauen und wie ein Team zusammenarbeiten, was Will zunächst etwas schwer fällt. Nach jeder Etage schöpfen sie mehr Vertrauen zueinander und reden über ihr Familienleben, was beiden merkbar gut tut.
Das Ende war mir ein bißchen zu glatt. Zwar ist der Ablauf der Flucht und der Einsturz des Centers, in Verbindung mit den Uhrzeiten, sehr dramatisch und intensiv, jedoch kam das Ende ein wenig zu plötzlich.
Insgesamt konnte mich "We all fall down" nicht ganz von sich überzeugen. Die Geschichte war mir zu patriotisch, allerdings haben die beiden Protagonisten einiges gerettet. Wer jedoch mehr über das World Trade Center und New York erfahren möchte, wird an diesem Buch seine Freude haben.
August 5, 2024
Maybe not the best idea to read on a plane when you're already terrified of flying
Otherwise good tho
Otherwise good tho
October 3, 2019
Very quick YA read. Interesting take on the topic of 9/11
October 22, 2016
Fifteen years later it's still extremely difficult for me to read about 9/11. Eric Walter's novel recreates that horrible day through the eyes of a teenage boy who goes to work with his father in the South Tower on the day of the attack. The story spares many horrible details, but does mention the fact that people jumped from the buildings to escape a death by fire. A few mild cuss words, but still appropriate I think for my 5th-6th graders who are mature enough to read about the 9/11 experience close up.
September 13, 2022
2020 FIRST READ:
Soooooo good. Incredibly sad and realistic and powerful.
The story was amazing and beautiful. I love the author's writing style.
2022 REREAD:
This book is incredible.
Soooooo good. Incredibly sad and realistic and powerful.
The story was amazing and beautiful. I love the author's writing style.
2022 REREAD:
This book is incredible.
February 28, 2018
Eric Walter’s We All Fall Down is a novel about Will, a ninth grader, spending a day with his father at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.
This book shows how the experiences of that day profoundly mentally changed one teen’s life and how he how won't take people and family around him for granite . It gives a history of United States at that time and gives a sense of how its impact changed many lives.
Will Fuller is a typical American teenager. He’s a decent student who dreams of starting a band, has a crush on a girl in his history class, and does not see much of his dad who is a high-powered executive who spends more time at the office than at home. As the book opens, Will is not excited about spending a full day at his father’s workplace, he’d rather sleep in and do stuff with his friends.
In this dramatic novel, Will discovers a new side of his father during an event that continues to effect his life and thoughts and ultimately the world. Things change when Will catches a glimpse of a distant airplane that crashes into one of the World Trade Center buildings and changes Will's relationship with his father, the face of Manhattan, and history.
The timespan of this book is around two days, but there is no shortage of drama. Through Walters’ words, we get a sense of the victims’ horror, their confusion and helplessness, and finally of their bravery. When Will and his father decide to climb down the stairs towards the collision sight instead of away from it, they come across Ting, an injured woman who must be carried down 78 flights of stairs.
As the book closes and when the reader thinks that they are safe, the two buildings collapse. The moment where Will loses his father amidst all the debris is very suspenseful and makes the ending even more dramatic.
Walter uses one of the most significant historical events of U.S. history into his fiction. He takes the first-person perspective on the things that folded inside the World Trade Center with realistic, frightening, and heartbreaking directness. Eric uses the reader’s awareness of future events for dramatic impact.
In our world, 9-11 is a day that will not be forgotten. Eric's We All Fall Down is a small scope of a shocking day that gives the young generation of readers the opportunity to learn. We can only hope that no one will have to face a similar event.
This book shows how the experiences of that day profoundly mentally changed one teen’s life and how he how won't take people and family around him for granite . It gives a history of United States at that time and gives a sense of how its impact changed many lives.
Will Fuller is a typical American teenager. He’s a decent student who dreams of starting a band, has a crush on a girl in his history class, and does not see much of his dad who is a high-powered executive who spends more time at the office than at home. As the book opens, Will is not excited about spending a full day at his father’s workplace, he’d rather sleep in and do stuff with his friends.
In this dramatic novel, Will discovers a new side of his father during an event that continues to effect his life and thoughts and ultimately the world. Things change when Will catches a glimpse of a distant airplane that crashes into one of the World Trade Center buildings and changes Will's relationship with his father, the face of Manhattan, and history.
The timespan of this book is around two days, but there is no shortage of drama. Through Walters’ words, we get a sense of the victims’ horror, their confusion and helplessness, and finally of their bravery. When Will and his father decide to climb down the stairs towards the collision sight instead of away from it, they come across Ting, an injured woman who must be carried down 78 flights of stairs.
As the book closes and when the reader thinks that they are safe, the two buildings collapse. The moment where Will loses his father amidst all the debris is very suspenseful and makes the ending even more dramatic.
Walter uses one of the most significant historical events of U.S. history into his fiction. He takes the first-person perspective on the things that folded inside the World Trade Center with realistic, frightening, and heartbreaking directness. Eric uses the reader’s awareness of future events for dramatic impact.
In our world, 9-11 is a day that will not be forgotten. Eric's We All Fall Down is a small scope of a shocking day that gives the young generation of readers the opportunity to learn. We can only hope that no one will have to face a similar event.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 23, 2020
Wow! By page 3 students were discussing the old rhyme Ring Around a Rosie and learning about the history of pandemics! That lesson would change if the book was written today. The premise of this book is that two friends have a day off regular school to go to work with one of their parents. One will be going with his father the fireman and the other will go with his white collar dad who works at the World Trade Center. The city is Manhattan. The day is 9/11.
The day starts out much like any other. Will has an awkward relationship with his dad who spends way too many hours at work but even on the subway he begins to learn that his father loves him and is proud of him. This becomes clearer with every contact of his father that he meets. Most readers will be very familiar with the basic story of 9/11 so I won't go into detail. Suffice it to say that once the tower Will and his dad are in has been hit the reader is pulled along for a heart wrenching journey down 84 flights of stairs in what only can be described as hellish conditions. On the way down they meet the father of Will's friend James, who as a firefighter is heading into danger rather than away from it. His dtory will be gurther ecplained in book 2 of the series.
This is not a hard read other than in the emotional sense. It quickly pulled me in and even though I tried to tell myself "just one more chapter ", I had great trouble putting it down.
One thing that I did not enjoy was the page layout which I found distracting. On the left side of the left page on every page was the author's name - one letter per line from top downwards. On the right side of the opposite page was the title with letters starting upside down from the bottom and moving up. It was annoying, nonetheless I enjoyed the book and will likely go back and look at book 2 again.
The day starts out much like any other. Will has an awkward relationship with his dad who spends way too many hours at work but even on the subway he begins to learn that his father loves him and is proud of him. This becomes clearer with every contact of his father that he meets. Most readers will be very familiar with the basic story of 9/11 so I won't go into detail. Suffice it to say that once the tower Will and his dad are in has been hit the reader is pulled along for a heart wrenching journey down 84 flights of stairs in what only can be described as hellish conditions. On the way down they meet the father of Will's friend James, who as a firefighter is heading into danger rather than away from it. His dtory will be gurther ecplained in book 2 of the series.
This is not a hard read other than in the emotional sense. It quickly pulled me in and even though I tried to tell myself "just one more chapter ", I had great trouble putting it down.
One thing that I did not enjoy was the page layout which I found distracting. On the left side of the left page on every page was the author's name - one letter per line from top downwards. On the right side of the opposite page was the title with letters starting upside down from the bottom and moving up. It was annoying, nonetheless I enjoyed the book and will likely go back and look at book 2 again.
February 28, 2020
Omg that was intense. I was consumed by the story even though fictional I'm sure it could have been a real situation. Truly an emotional ride, as the images of that day replayed in my head knowing how fast everything happened but how slowly it must have felt for people inside.
December 1, 2022
A little book you can read in a couple sittings, and so good. Gives you the glimpse of what some people endured on that day. Would recommend!
September 30, 2024
The type of story you finish in one day because it hooks you right in.
December 25, 2024
I liked this book, I wasn’t alive when this happed so I have never really taken in the impact it had on so many people. Seeing Someone jump for their life must’ve been traumatic.
December 11, 2017
It was really good I liked how the author really brung out the action parts of the book.
September 13, 2017
this is a great book
June 16, 2017
First book in a duology.
September, 2001. Will and his best friend James have just started another year in their NYC high school where they will soon be spending a day on the job somewhere learning about different career opportunities. James is going with his dad, a firefighter; Will is going with his dad who works for an international finance company in the World Trade Center. It just happens to be Sept. 11, 2001 so Will is in the WTC when the planes hit. He and his dad try to find a way safely out of the south tower.
Well-written and engaging. Gives a really good perspective and insight for an event that has now happened before any of my students were even born.
September, 2001. Will and his best friend James have just started another year in their NYC high school where they will soon be spending a day on the job somewhere learning about different career opportunities. James is going with his dad, a firefighter; Will is going with his dad who works for an international finance company in the World Trade Center. It just happens to be Sept. 11, 2001 so Will is in the WTC when the planes hit. He and his dad try to find a way safely out of the south tower.
Well-written and engaging. Gives a really good perspective and insight for an event that has now happened before any of my students were even born.
November 6, 2018
Really good book I recommend
March 15, 2017
Brought back so many memories of that awful day; however it also reminded me how many people rushed in to help. A very emotional story that had me hugging my family and telling them I love them.
March 3, 2016
We all fall down (Spoilers will not ruin anything because there are none.)
Dear Eric Walters:
We all fall down was a book about a boy and his father in New York’s world trade center where Will’s(The main protagonist) father John is giving Will a tour of the SOUTH tower where he works. All of a sudden they hear a loud explosion, they look outside and see smoke coming out of the North tower. So as usual people would evacuate so they did. The part I just talked about was the first 4-6 chapters and the rest of the 100-130 pages are them walking down stairs and they eventually reach a floor where the door handle is hot and there is gasoline and water on the ground and then they realize that another plane had hit the tower they were in. Later on they find a Chinese woman (her name is Ting) trapped under an air duct and they decide to carry her down the rest of the steps. The parts where they are walking down stairs they are giving the most useless dialogue just to make the book longer and there is little to no climax or tension in the novel so I nearly gave up all will to read this but yet I had to because it was a novel study. There is also no real moral or meaning to this story and it’s literally detailing the events and useless dialogue of the characters and no background of anything. Also the vocabulary is that of a 5th grader’s because there are no words my classmates or I couldn’t understand so there was no challenge, and the book was way too short for me to read it and understand anything.
PS: WRITE A BETTER BOOK WITH LESS FILLER, MR.ERIC WALTERS! Thank you
Dear Eric Walters:
We all fall down was a book about a boy and his father in New York’s world trade center where Will’s(The main protagonist) father John is giving Will a tour of the SOUTH tower where he works. All of a sudden they hear a loud explosion, they look outside and see smoke coming out of the North tower. So as usual people would evacuate so they did. The part I just talked about was the first 4-6 chapters and the rest of the 100-130 pages are them walking down stairs and they eventually reach a floor where the door handle is hot and there is gasoline and water on the ground and then they realize that another plane had hit the tower they were in. Later on they find a Chinese woman (her name is Ting) trapped under an air duct and they decide to carry her down the rest of the steps. The parts where they are walking down stairs they are giving the most useless dialogue just to make the book longer and there is little to no climax or tension in the novel so I nearly gave up all will to read this but yet I had to because it was a novel study. There is also no real moral or meaning to this story and it’s literally detailing the events and useless dialogue of the characters and no background of anything. Also the vocabulary is that of a 5th grader’s because there are no words my classmates or I couldn’t understand so there was no challenge, and the book was way too short for me to read it and understand anything.
PS: WRITE A BETTER BOOK WITH LESS FILLER, MR.ERIC WALTERS! Thank you
May 23, 2016
An easy read and decent book if you're looking for insight into the action and details of 9/11. However, I rated it two stars because I was generally unimpressed with the novel, which took me less than 2 hours to complete (and I'm a very slow reader!)
The novel opened with an interesting introduction (that sets the context, references the title and the nursery rhyme from which it's derived) and is filled with descriptive passages which, admittedly, were gripping at some parts and made me want to know more especially in the initial stages. Nonetheless, as I read on, the plot and characters became increasingly contrived and predictable; there was no effort made to delve beyond the surface to explore the characters' psyches or even to portray different states of fear, confusion, panic, etc. or even suggest any kind of trauma in the face of such a horrifying event. The happy ending was a complete disappointment because it didn't seem to register the impact of the tragedy.
There was also something unsettling about the Orientalist and sexist undertones underscoring the protagonist's father's casual dismissal of the helpless Asian female and "whatever language she speaks" -- the traditional tropes of men rescuing the damsel in distress, the foreign outsider who struggles to be understood (and is consequently silenced).
Overall, the novel just felt two-dimensional, flat, linear; its premise was promising, but what was delivered was ultimately a very superficial exploration of a hugely complex and traumatising event.
The novel opened with an interesting introduction (that sets the context, references the title and the nursery rhyme from which it's derived) and is filled with descriptive passages which, admittedly, were gripping at some parts and made me want to know more especially in the initial stages. Nonetheless, as I read on, the plot and characters became increasingly contrived and predictable; there was no effort made to delve beyond the surface to explore the characters' psyches or even to portray different states of fear, confusion, panic, etc. or even suggest any kind of trauma in the face of such a horrifying event. The happy ending was a complete disappointment because it didn't seem to register the impact of the tragedy.
There was also something unsettling about the Orientalist and sexist undertones underscoring the protagonist's father's casual dismissal of the helpless Asian female and "whatever language she speaks" -- the traditional tropes of men rescuing the damsel in distress, the foreign outsider who struggles to be understood (and is consequently silenced).
Overall, the novel just felt two-dimensional, flat, linear; its premise was promising, but what was delivered was ultimately a very superficial exploration of a hugely complex and traumatising event.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 22, 2013
A while ago i choose to read this book for a book report, i choose it because I had always wanted to read it and thought it would be the perfect book. For the book report I had to write an oral report, today i found my oral report and thought I'd post a sample of it here, I must admit it was definitely not my best work, but this book was Eric Walters best work. So here it is:
"I find that Eric Walters has a very interesting writing style. I find his writing style attracts readers and when you're reading one of his books it hooks you so you cant put it down. When he describes a setting he explains it clearly and so descriptive that you can picture it and you feel as if you're there. Eric Walters has a very effective style of writing. I found his writing style in this book was entertaining and powerful and very inspiring. He wrote this book in a way that makes those who don't know much about 9|11 understand the tragedy. On 9|11 i was turning 3 and don't really remember any of that day, so after reading this book I have a better understanding of what happened. I would recommend others read this book because I personally found it very interesting and i always find Eric Walters has a very good writing style and all his books are hard to put down."
So that's part of what i wrote to describe this amazing book, looking back i realize my review certainly didn't do this book justice.
"I find that Eric Walters has a very interesting writing style. I find his writing style attracts readers and when you're reading one of his books it hooks you so you cant put it down. When he describes a setting he explains it clearly and so descriptive that you can picture it and you feel as if you're there. Eric Walters has a very effective style of writing. I found his writing style in this book was entertaining and powerful and very inspiring. He wrote this book in a way that makes those who don't know much about 9|11 understand the tragedy. On 9|11 i was turning 3 and don't really remember any of that day, so after reading this book I have a better understanding of what happened. I would recommend others read this book because I personally found it very interesting and i always find Eric Walters has a very good writing style and all his books are hard to put down."
So that's part of what i wrote to describe this amazing book, looking back i realize my review certainly didn't do this book justice.
February 3, 2013
A novel from one of the country’s most prolific and popular YA authors, this book, set in New York City on September 11th, shows us how the experiences of that day profoundly changed one teen’s life and relationships.
Today is September 10, 2001, and Will, a grade nine student, is spending the day at his father’s workplace tomorrow. As part of a school assignment, all the students in his class will be going to their parents tomorrow, but Will isn’t excited about it–he’d rather sleep in and do nothing with his friends. His father doesn’t even have an exciting job like his best friend James’s father who is a fireman. Will’s dad works for an international trading company and has to wake up early every morning to commute to his office on the eighty-fifth floor in the south building of the World Trade Center in Manhattan. Will doesn’t see his father very often because of the hours he puts in at the office. He doubts that his dad will bother making time for him tomorrow even when they are supposed to be spending the day together.
In this fast-paced and dramatic new novel by bestselling author Eric Walters, Will discovers a new side of his father during an event that continues to affect the world. As Will’s new teacher says, tomorrow “might be an experience that changes your entire life.”
Today is September 10, 2001, and Will, a grade nine student, is spending the day at his father’s workplace tomorrow. As part of a school assignment, all the students in his class will be going to their parents tomorrow, but Will isn’t excited about it–he’d rather sleep in and do nothing with his friends. His father doesn’t even have an exciting job like his best friend James’s father who is a fireman. Will’s dad works for an international trading company and has to wake up early every morning to commute to his office on the eighty-fifth floor in the south building of the World Trade Center in Manhattan. Will doesn’t see his father very often because of the hours he puts in at the office. He doubts that his dad will bother making time for him tomorrow even when they are supposed to be spending the day together.
In this fast-paced and dramatic new novel by bestselling author Eric Walters, Will discovers a new side of his father during an event that continues to affect the world. As Will’s new teacher says, tomorrow “might be an experience that changes your entire life.”
June 21, 2011
The events starts at 10th September 2001. Will isn't happy to have with his father. He doesn't have the best relationship with him. From his point of view it would be better if he's at home. The following day will change his sight of his father. They start the following day at the tram with hundreds of people. Will is seeing how his father works and where he works. He leads his son through the World Trade Center, where thousands of people were working. He shows it to him and the spirit that is in the building. Will's father is a trader and he has a normal life until one plane crashes into the World Trade Center. He began to evacuate the people on his level. Will's Father is floor safety representative and he wants to save the people on his level and on others. They meet the fire fighters on the way downstairs. In some other office some people watchin' tv. There is some confusion down the stairs. Nobody knows exactly what happenend.
It describes the event within the north tower. I have seen the pictures of this day over and over
again . I'll always remember it. There are still disturbing images but it's an awesome reading. It's like you are there. As a reader you are in the north tower and you feel the confusion.
It describes the event within the north tower. I have seen the pictures of this day over and over
again . I'll always remember it. There are still disturbing images but it's an awesome reading. It's like you are there. As a reader you are in the north tower and you feel the confusion.
July 1, 2014
HOLLY SHIT!! THIS BOOK IS AMAZING!!
one of my favorite books I ever read in my entire LIFE!!!!
like its such a page-turning book! I was glued to it!!
So basiclly its about a boy who goes to work with his father(it was a take you kid to work day). His dad works in the Trade Center in New York. So that day when he takes his kid to work a plane crashes into to north tower and since the dad is the boss of the place he has to get everyone out of the south tower( its a rule). then the tower that the boy and the father are in gets hit. . .. as there trying to get out of the tower they meet a chinesse women who is stuck in a room. they get her out and make it out of the place safely!!! YEY!!!!!
SO this book is about 9/11. Also i think the boy and the father got really close, they saved each other!
I JUST LOVE THIS BOOK!!! i even love the cover of it!
Like all the boxes falling down!!! its soo amazing!!
ITS such a good book i cant even explain how great it is!! READ IT!!!! 5 STARR ALLLLL THE WAYY!!!!!! A MUST READ!!!!!!!!!!!!
one of my favorite books I ever read in my entire LIFE!!!!
like its such a page-turning book! I was glued to it!!
So basiclly its about a boy who goes to work with his father(it was a take you kid to work day). His dad works in the Trade Center in New York. So that day when he takes his kid to work a plane crashes into to north tower and since the dad is the boss of the place he has to get everyone out of the south tower( its a rule). then the tower that the boy and the father are in gets hit. . .. as there trying to get out of the tower they meet a chinesse women who is stuck in a room. they get her out and make it out of the place safely!!! YEY!!!!!
SO this book is about 9/11. Also i think the boy and the father got really close, they saved each other!
I JUST LOVE THIS BOOK!!! i even love the cover of it!
Like all the boxes falling down!!! its soo amazing!!
ITS such a good book i cant even explain how great it is!! READ IT!!!! 5 STARR ALLLLL THE WAYY!!!!!! A MUST READ!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 19, 2019
Written four years after 911 We All Fall Down is a historical novel that retells that day as experienced by a stock broker whose office was a few floors up from where the second tower was hit. The man's adolescent son is in the office that morning and is faced with peril alongside his dad. Of particular interest to me was chapter thirteen because the young man asks his father why this happened. The answer is good; wish it were that we all could be knowledgeable enough to give such insightful answers to such hard to explain situations. We All Fall down has won awards and has a four plus rating on Goodreads. The author is Canadian the book was published in Canada and has not had the following it ought to have had. Americans would love this book if they knew about it. Read it, it is written with compassion, insight and historical accuracy. It would be an excellent choice for a middle school English class.
June 7, 2018
I disagree with everyone here, I for one didn't like this read. I love Eric Walters and his books but this one was just... meh. It follows along two generic ass characters escaping the WTC (World Trade Center). the story line is just copy and pasted from some of Eric's other book like for example Wave has a TERRIBLE ending where Sam and his sister just sit on the beach. Its just you have a problem than the characters find a solution it just gets old. I've been drifting away from Walters just because for that reason, ALL OF HIS BOOKS ARE THE SAME. Now Steven King. WHAT A WRITER. Anyway i just disagrees with most because of the fact that all of Eric's books have the same plot and the same Generic characters that all act the same in every book, Thank you. if you agree or disagree sent me an email.
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Andrew
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