"Fall-out" by Patricia Crampton weaves a gripping tale set against the backdrop of war. The story follows the lives of several characters as they navigate the complexities of conflict and its aftermath. Central to the narrative is a young woman who must confront the emotional and physical fallout from the choices made during turbulent times. As relationships are tested and loyalties are questioned, the characters grapple with their past decisions and the consequences they face. Crampton’s poignant storytelling brings to light the enduring effects of war on personal lives, weaving a narrative filled with tension, hope, and resilience. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book features in the following series: Puffin, Puffin Teenage Books .

There are 176 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 1997 by Penguin Random House Children's UK .

Gudrun Pausewang was born in 1928, and had to flee Hitler's Germany at the age of 17. She has been a teacher and head mistress in Germany, and also in Chile and Venezuela, where she lived for many years. She is a celebrated author in Germany, having written over 70 children's books, many of which have been translated into other languages, and she is the wrinner of several literature prizes.