The Sharp Edge of Silence
School year: Lower 6th, Year 10, Year 11
Published: 2023
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"The Sharp Edge of Silence" by Ferdelle Capistrano follows the journey of a young woman grappling with the weight of her family's secrets and her struggle for self-identity. Set against the backdrop of a small town, the protagonist navigates her relationships and the silence that ensues when truth is buried. As she confronts the lingering echoes of her past, she learns to find her voice amid the noise of expectations and tradition. The narrative explores themes of resilience, the complexity of family ties, and the power of silence while highlighting the necessity of speaking one's truth to reclaim agency in life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2023 by HarperCollins .