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Edgeland Paperback – May 8, 2018

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An upper-middle grade thriller by the New York Times bestselling Nightfall authors–perfect for fans of James Dashner’s Maze Runner books.

Thousands of miles south of the island of Bliss, day and night last for 72 hours. Here is one of the natural wonders of this world: a whirlpool thirty miles wide and a hundred miles around. This is the Drain. Anything sucked into its frothing, turbulent waters is never seen again.

Wren has spent most of her life on Edgeland, a nearby island where people bring their dead to be blessed and prepared for the afterlife. There the dead are loaded into boats with treasure and sent over the cliff, and into the Drain. Orphaned and alone, Wren dreams of escaping Edgeland, and her chance finally comes when furriers from the Polar north arrive with their dead, and
treasure for their dead.

With the help of her friend Alec, Wren plans to loot one of the boats before it enters the Drain. But the boat--with Alec and Wren onboard--is sucked into the whirlpool. What they discover beyond the abyss is beyond what anyone could have imagined.
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★ "Halpern and Kujawinksi have constructed a refreshing, original fantasy that thoughtfully probes the subjects of class, religion, and morality. . . . Compellingly written, this otherworldly adventure is a unique offering that deserves attention."—Booklist, [starred review]

"An imaginative adventure/fantasy exploring the afterlife. Edgeland is a place more for the living than for the dead. . . . Recommended for fans of James Dashner’s “Maze Runner” series, this is a solid addition to collections serving upper middle grade and middle school readers."—
School Library Journal 

"Give this compelling look at life-after-death to young readers looking for a mystery, a friendship that spans worlds, and those interested in a unique world with a totally different look at life beyond life."—V
OYA

"In this intriguing fantasy, two friends discover the secret of life after death as they travel to the realm where people go to await their final fate . . . . Halpern and Kujawinski provide a fascinating world, and their story is fueled by a strong premise and compelling protagonists"—
Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Jake Halpern is an acclaimed journalist, author, and radio producer who has written for several publications including The New Yorker and The New York Times Magazine.  As a contributor at NPR, Jake produced one of the most listened-to episodes of This American Life. He co-wrote the Dormia series with Peter Kujawinski and is the author of Bad Paper, a nonfiction book for adults. 

For eighteen years, Peter Kujawinski was an American diplomat, on assignment in places like Israel, Haiti, France, and at the UN in New York. Most recently, he was the US Consul General in western Canada, which included Alberta, Saskatchewan, and the Northwest Territories. While working as a diplomat, he started to write for adults and children. He is a contributor to the 
New York Times, and with coauthor Jake Halpern, Peter wrote Nightfall and the Dormia trilogy (Dormia, World’s End, and Shadow Tree). He lives in Chicago with his family.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin Books; Reprint edition (May 8, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0147517419
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0147517418
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 years and up
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 690L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 6
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.9 x 5.1 x 7.7 inches
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Peter Kujawinski writes nonfiction and fiction for all ages. He contributes regularly to the New York Times and the New Yorker online. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of Nightfall, with Jake Halpern. Their critically acclaimed follow-up novel, Edgeland, was released in May 2017.

Before turning to writing full-time, Peter was an American diplomat for 18 years. He worked in Israel, twice in Haiti, in France, and at the UN Security Council in New York. He lived in Canada for his last diplomatic assignment as U.S. Consul General to Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories. He is a graduate of Georgetown University, as well as Sciences Po and Ecole Nationale d’Administration (ENA) in France. He now lives in Chicago with his family. For more information, please go to www.peterkujawinski.com

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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2017
    Love these Halpern / Kujawinski books because they are engaging for the young reader, yet they introduce challenging subjects to them. Young people hate to be talked down to and love to be entertained. Edgeland delivers on both. Great book for my kids; I read it too because I've come to expect more from these authors than most young adult series. Edgeland moves quickly and keeps those wheels turning.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2020
    I was hoping this would be like their other book but it was different. I ended up being more than ok with that and loving the two main characters!
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2018
    On the island of Edgeland, the main business is funerals. People from all over the world ceremonially float their dead into a nearby ocean hole called the Drain. Many believe the Drain is a gateway to purgatory, the waiting place before moving on to heaven or hell. Alec works for the best funeral home on the island and he acquires a major client. Unfortunately, his payment is accidentally placed on a barge heading for the Drain. Alec and Wren, Alec’s best friend, attempt to retrieve the funds, but they get sucked into the Drain.

    Edgeland is a deliciously complex story granting a unique perspective on religion, death, and the afterlife. Death is displayed from the viewpoints of both faith and profit. Alec strongly believes in a comfortable afterlife and uses his faith to promote his funeral services. Hardened by life on the streets, Wren survives on the discarded monetary devotions of believers. However, once in purgatory, both Alec and Wren’s afterlife expectations melt away as they see the dilemma the dead are facing. Together they develop a new belief in fighting for a heaven the dead deserve. A compelling work of master world-building, solid story, and deep character development for ages 12 and up.

    (Review found on Children’s Compass Chronicle: childrenscompasschronicle.blogspot.com)
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2017
    Got caught up in the very timely and interesting plot of Edgeland. Had already read Nightfall by these two talented authors and am so glad they wrote another book together. It's a great read for teenagers with an inquisitive imagination and for older folks too.
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2017
    This was the first book I read from these authors so I wasn't sure what to expect, but this was such a good read. The story is so well written that it feels like you're watching a movie. Very excited to see what's next!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2017
    Excellent book. Not as good as their book Nightfall but still a fun read with interesting characters. Fast moving with timely ideas.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2020
    Decent book for young readers. I picked it up from the dollar tree, but decided to review it here for others. Took me one day to read through. The plot is an interesting take on the afterlife. There are some holes in the finer details, such as describing the days for Sun/Shadow cycle being three, but the one day is 72hrs. Some concepts are holding onto actual facts instead of immersing in the fantasy.
    I was more than halfway through before I realized the characters were not close to finishing their quest. I worried that the ending would be rushed, and I was right to. Details that were normally thought out, were glossed over. Over, good book for something I found at the dollar store. Probably wouldn’t read another it’s a series.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2020
    Great book. Purchased for my 15 yr old daughter who read the first one.

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    3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as Nightfall
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 18, 2022
    I had high expectations, due to Nightfall being one of the best books I have read. But it didn't live up to them.