The Edge of the Water
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A mysterious girl who won't speak; a coal black seal named Nera that returns to the same place very year; a bitter feud of unknown origin--strange things are happening on Whidbey Island, and Becca King, is drawn into the maelstrom of events. But Becca, first met in The Edge of Nowhere, has her own secrets to hide. Still on the run from her criminal stepfather, Becca is living in a secret location. Even Derric, the Ugandan orphan with whom Becca shares a close, romantic relationship, can't be allowed to know her whereabouts. As secrets of past and present are revealed, Becca becomes aware of her growing paranormal powers, and events build to a shocking climax anticipated by no one. Acclaimed author Elizabeth George brings her extraordinary talents to this intriguing story that blends mystery and myth.
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Product details
- 12-17
- Hardback | 440 pages
- 149 x 215 x 36mm | 549g
- 11 Mar 2014
- Viking Books for Young Readers
- English
- 0670012971
- 9780670012978
- 746,923
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Praise for The Edge of the Water: "So many questions and secrets swirl around Whidbey Island...This is the second installment in what appears to be a series but one need not have read the first book to be engrossed...a riveting story and since many questions remain unanswered, readers will be eager for the next installment." --VOYA "When it comes to this series, with scenes that draw you into a remarkable world, it's easy to state that readers will remember Whidbey for decades to come. George has scored an 'A+' again. With discoveries being made and new characters arriving on the scene, waiting for book number three is going to take an incredible amount of patience. Bravo!" --Suspense Magazine "A ripping good thriller" --School Library Journal Praise for The Edge of Nowhere "George has created an interesting set of characters and plot twists that teenagers who like adventure and mysteries will enjoy." --School Library Journal ..".strong appeal to fans of Beth Kephart and Nancy Werlin." --BCCB
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About Elizabeth George
Elizabeth George is the author of the bestselling crime novels about Inspector Thomas Lynley, as well as The Edge of Nowhere, her first young adult novel, which was a finalist for both the Edgar and the Agatha awards. Ms. George's novels are notable for their incisive characterization and their complex, multi-layered plots. Elizabeth George lives on Whidbey Island, where both The Edge of Nowhere and The Edge of the Water are set. She says, "Whidbey Island asks to be 'someone' in a story. I only hope I've done it justice." Two more coming-of-age novels in the Whidbey Island sequence will follow. Visit her at www.elizabethgeorgeonline.com
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