Description
A Step Towards Falling by Cammie McGovern is a young adult novel that explores responsibility, empathy, friendship and the courage to make amends.
When Emily witnesses an attack on a classmate, Belinda, but fails to intervene, she is left to confront her own inaction. Along with Lucas, another student who was present that night, she begins community service at a centre for people with disabilities. As they get to know the people they are working with, both teenagers are challenged to question their assumptions, recognise their mistakes and reconsider what it means to stand up for someone else.
Thoughtful and emotionally engaging, this story tackles difficult questions about bystander behaviour, prejudice, guilt and personal responsibility. It will appeal to readers who enjoy realistic young adult fiction that explores social issues and the choices that shape who we become.
