Novel: If I Fall, If I Die

A heartwarming and captivating debut tale about family, fear, and skateboarding that Karen Russell describes as "A bruiser of a tale . . . a death-defying coming-of-age story." Will, who can't remember ever being outside, has only ever known his fiercely loving yet wildly eccentric agoraphobe mother. Her fear of opening the front door has kept them confined to their small, art, science, and music-filled world. However, Will's desire for adventure cannot be contained. Wearing a protective helmet and struggling to connect with other kids, Will finally steps outside and meets Jonah, a creative loner who introduces him to the thrilling world of skateboarding. Together, they embark on a journey to find a missing boy, assist a homeless wanderer, and avoid a dangerous criminal. This adventure takes Will further than he ever imagined, pushing him out of his sheltered existence and into the uncertainties of early adulthood. In vivid and dynamic prose, Michael Christie crafts a poignant and insightful novel about the complex relationship between mothers and sons, the fears we face, and the lengths we will go to protect our loved ones.

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