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On the Edge
On the Edge
Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Long Creek Center, South Portland., Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: May 1, 2015
Review
When Maddie (a high school senior) takes a late night shortcut through a park, bad things are bound to happen. Her decision to get involved by calling the police to report a violent attack puts her in danger with a local street gang. This is a story about inner-city crime, human trafficking, violence, romance, and high school drama where relationships become the primary focus. Although Lobo’s identify is predictable the romance is honest and the story compelling.
High School students who prefer books about real life situations will welcome this title on library shelves. Librarians are warned, it is hard to ignore the drinking and violence contained within the pages. Yet, I applaud the author for this revealing read.
Overall Book Score: good
About the Book
Author:
van Diepen, Allison
Illustrator: ,
Publisher: Harper Teen (HarperCollins)
Book Type: chapter book fiction
Genre: adventure,mystery,romance
Audience: grades 7-9,grades 10-12
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780062303448
Price: 17.99