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Product Identifiers

PublisherLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers

ISBN-100316494690

ISBN-139780316494694

eBay Product ID (ePID)22038300158

Product Key Features

Book TitleCanyon's Edge

Number of Pages320 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicSocial Themes / Death & Dying, Action & Adventure / Survival Stories, General, Social Themes / Violence

Publication Year2020

IllustratorYes

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorDusti Bowling

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.3 in

Item Weight13.2 Oz

Item Length8 in

Item Width5.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN2019-054068

ReviewsPraise for The Canyon's Edge : * "Elements of the survival story and psychological thriller combine with strong symbolism to weave a winding, focused, stunning narrative.... An edge-of-your-seat read."-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review, Praise for The Canyon's Edge : A 2020 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Kids Book * "... stunning .... an edge-of-your-seat read."-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review, * "...this emotionally resonant survival tale is a must-have ."-- School Library Journal, starred review, "A gutsy, page-turning tale of courage, survival, and healing, told in dynamic verse. The Canyon's Edge is powerful, unflinching, and full of heart ."-- Chris Baron, author of All of Me, " A powerful, heart-thumping story about survival and the inner strength it takes to reclaim life after trauma. Nora shows us that it's possible to emerge stronger than we've ever been before."-- Ann Braden, award-winning author of The Benefits of Being an Octopus, "A haunting, heart-pounding story of survival, brilliantly told in verse. The Canyon's Edge will inspire, uplift and resonate . I loved it!"-- Barbara Dee, author of Maybe He Just Likes You and My Life in the Fish Tank, "You won't be able to stop turning pages of this gripping, unforgettable novel with emotional depth and resonance as you cheer for Nora to conquer her inner and outer beasts."-- Donna Gephart, award-winning author of Lily and Dunkin, The Paris Project, and Abby, Tried and True

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition23

Grade FromThird Grade

Dewey Decimal813.6

Grade ToSeventh Grade

SynopsisHatchet meets Long Way Down in this heartfelt and gripping novel in verse about a young girl's struggle for survival after a climbing trip with her father goes terribly wrong. One year after a random shooting changed their family forever, Nora and her father are exploring a slot canyon deep in the Arizona desert, hoping it will help them find peace. Nora longs for things to go back to normal, like they were when her mother was still alive, while her father keeps them isolated in fear of other people. But when they reach the bottom of the canyon, the unthinkable happens: A flash flood rips across their path, sweeping away Nora's father and all of their supplies. Suddenly, Nora finds herself lost and alone in the desert, facing dehydration, deadly snakes, venomous scorpions, and, worst of all, the Beast who has terrorized her dreams for the past year. If Nora is going to save herself and her father, she must conquer her fears, defeat the Beast, and find the courage to live her new life. Don't miss Dusti Bowling's new novel, Dust , available for preorder now., One year since she lost her mother to a random shooting, Nora and her father are exploring a slot canyon deep in the Arizona desert. They like to stay far away from other people now, or at least Nora's father does. Nora has been working with a therapist to try to heal, and she longs to have a normal life again, to be "just an ordinary girl" like she was when her mother was still alive.But when she and her father reach the bottom of the canyon, a flash flood rips past them, sweeping away Nora's father and all of their supplies. Nora finds herself lost and alone in the desert, facing dehydration, snakes, scorpions, and, worst of all, the beast who has terrorized her dreams for the past year. To survive, Nora must find the courage to save herself and her father...or be consumed by her grief and her fear.

LC Classification NumberPZ7.5.B695Can 2020