On the Edge: Stories at the Brink
No. of pages 224
Published: 2001
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"On the Edge: Stories at the Brink" by Lois Duncan is a collection of suspenseful short stories that explore the theme of being at the threshold of danger and uncertainty. Each tale presents characters facing critical moments that challenge their instincts, relationships, and survival. Through experiences of fear, betrayal, and the unknown, Duncan crafts narratives that keep readers on the edge of their seats. The stories delve into the psychological and emotional tension of characters confronting life-altering choices, making each reader reflect on the precarious nature of life and the thin line between safety and peril. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
There are 224 pages in this book.
It 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 2001 by Simon Pulse .
Lois was the author of over 50 books, ranging from children's picture books to adult novels, but she was best known for her young adult suspense novels. Lois Duncan passed away in 2016.