These 15 short stories by a writer the New York Times Book Review has called тАЬone of the grand masters of young adult fictionтАЭ capture our fears, yearnings, loneliness, self-doubts, and universal need for love and acceptance
M. E. KerrтАЩs pioneering young adult literature has gained a devoted following for fearlessly breaking rules and confronting conformity. In Edge, her trademark gifts of pulling apart relationships, exposing real emotion, and conveying what it means to grow up are on full display. From handling a teenage girlтАЩs coming out in тАЬWe Might as Well All Be StrangersтАЭ to asking philosophical questions about God, life, and death in тАЬThe Sweet Perfume of GoodbyeтАЭ to parodying social norms in тАЬDo You Want My Opinion?,тАЭ this is a funny, moving, and brave anthology about faith, friendship, family ties, prom night, an unusual act of heroism, and staying true to yourself.
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