FICTION

Edge: Collected Stories

by M.E. KERR
200p. ebook available. Open Road. Sept. 2015. pap. $12.99. ISBN 9781504009911.
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Gr 8 Up—This collection of 15 short stories is intriguing, thought-provoking, and surprising. Each tale is written from a teen's perspective, and the settings range from the recent past to modern-day to both the near and distant future. Taken together, the selections address almost every area of a young person's life, including dating, siblings, parental expectations, sexuality, and planning for the future. But they go beyond teen issues, exploring larger truths about loss, cruelty, race, bigotry, and war. The book ends with a personal history of the author and her own struggles, not only as an author but also as a gay woman. These tales are written in a compelling and readable style.
VERDICT Although short story collections do not currently enjoy the popularity that full-length novels or series do, this book is one that almost any teen will connect with.
Reviewed by Tara Hixon, Piedmont High School, OK , Aug 01, 2015

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