Duyvis, Corinne On the Edge of Gone, 456 pgs. Amulet Books,
2016. $17.95. Language: PG-13 (40 swears, 0 "f", 15 deity) Mature
Content: PG-13 Violence:PG-13
It's 2034 and a comet is on a collision course
straight for Earth that will destroy life and leave Earth in near
darkness. Many people have acquired passage on one of the many generation
ships and are gone. Denise, her sister, and mom were able to secure a
place in one of the shelters being constructed on Earth. On the day of
the collision, Denise and her mom can't wait for Iris any longer and leave
without her. On their way, they stop to help a friend in need. It
is getting late so their friend instructs them to go to her shelter because it
is closer. Imagine their surprise when they arrive at a cloaked
generation ship that hasn't taken off yet. They will not be granted
passage but they can stay until the initial impact is over. Soon after
the impact, Denise knows she wants to stay and does all in her power to make
herself useful so they will allow her and her family to stay. But first,
she must try to find her sister.
This book was interesting and I enjoyed
it. I did think it was going to be about traveling through space, but it
was really about Denise. Denise has autism and this is about how she
handles everyday stuff, other people, her family and this catastrophic
event. It was well written and Denise's character, in particular, was
thought out and developed. I felt that you really got a sense of who she
was and how she copes. Interest-wise I think it would appeal more
to older, more mature, students.
HS – OPTIONAL Reviewer: RB
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