THE FALLEN by Paul Lanagan (Scholastic 2012) is part of the popular Bluford High series. Each book is high interest with easy readability. Martin Luna is quickly running out of options. His younger brother was murdered, quite possibly by a rival gang member. He gets into a fight at school and is threatened with expulsion. Martin is not sure how he can escape bullies, fights, and threats. Who can he trust? If he does confide in someone, will he place them at risk, too? Fast paced and realistic, this is another book from the series sure to please readers. <252>