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Edge
Collected Stories
by M. E. Kerr
This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.
Pub Date
Sep 15 2015
| Archive Date
Dec 15 2015
Description
These fifteen short stories by a writer the New York Times Book Review has called “one of the grand masters of young adult fiction” capture our fears, yearnings, loneliness, self-doubts, and universal need for love and acceptance
M. E. Kerr's pioneering young adult literature has gained a devoted following for fearlessly breaking rules and confronting conformity. In Edge, her trademark gifts of pulling apart relationships, exposing real emotion, and conveying what it means to grow up are on full display. From handling a teenage girl's coming out in “We Might as Well All Be Strangers” to asking philosophical questions about God, life, and death in “The Sweet Perfume of Goodbye” to parodying social norms in “Do You Want My Opinion?,” this is a funny, moving, and brave anthology about faith, friendship, family ties, prom night, an unusual act of heroism, and staying true to yourself.
These fifteen short stories by a writer the New York Times Book Review has called “one of the grand masters of young adult fiction” capture our fears, yearnings, loneliness, self-doubts, and...
Description
These fifteen short stories by a writer the New York Times Book Review has called “one of the grand masters of young adult fiction” capture our fears, yearnings, loneliness, self-doubts, and universal need for love and acceptance
M. E. Kerr's pioneering young adult literature has gained a devoted following for fearlessly breaking rules and confronting conformity. In Edge, her trademark gifts of pulling apart relationships, exposing real emotion, and conveying what it means to grow up are on full display. From handling a teenage girl's coming out in “We Might as Well All Be Strangers” to asking philosophical questions about God, life, and death in “The Sweet Perfume of Goodbye” to parodying social norms in “Do You Want My Opinion?,” this is a funny, moving, and brave anthology about faith, friendship, family ties, prom night, an unusual act of heroism, and staying true to yourself.
Advance Praise
“Kerr at her provocative best.” —School Library Journal on Gentlehands
“The characters ring true, every one; the dialogue has vitality and humor; the book has an integrity of conception.” —Chicago Tribune Book World on Dinky Hocker Shoots Smack!
“A brilliantly funny book—full of wit and wisdom and an astonishing immediacy that comes from spare, honest writing.” —The New York Times on Dinky Hocker Shoots Smack!
“Kerr’s
honesty, evident respect and consistently on-target wit will keep
Dinky’s contemporaries laughing and nodding agreement.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review of Dinky Hocker Shoots Smack!
“[Kerr’s] talent is abundantly evident. Wildly humorous and, at the same time, touching.” —Publishers Weekly on Dinky Hocker Shoots Smack!
“Among
the most convincing lesbian characters in young adult fiction, Evie
makes a lasting impression, and Parr himself, the loving but conflicted
brother, is just as finely drawn and memorable.” —School Library Journal on Deliver Us from Evie
“Kerr at her provocative best.” —School Library Journal on Gentlehands
“The characters ring true, every one; the dialogue has vitality and humor; the book has an integrity of conception.” —Chicago...
Advance Praise
“Kerr at her provocative best.” —School Library Journal on Gentlehands
“The characters ring true, every one; the dialogue has vitality and humor; the book has an integrity of conception.” —Chicago Tribune Book World on Dinky Hocker Shoots Smack!
“A brilliantly funny book—full of wit and wisdom and an astonishing immediacy that comes from spare, honest writing.” —The New York Times on Dinky Hocker Shoots Smack!
“Kerr’s
honesty, evident respect and consistently on-target wit will keep
Dinky’s contemporaries laughing and nodding agreement.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review of Dinky Hocker Shoots Smack!
“[Kerr’s] talent is abundantly evident. Wildly humorous and, at the same time, touching.” —Publishers Weekly on Dinky Hocker Shoots Smack!
“Among
the most convincing lesbian characters in young adult fiction, Evie
makes a lasting impression, and Parr himself, the loving but conflicted
brother, is just as finely drawn and memorable.” —School Library Journal on Deliver Us from Evie
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Available Editions
| EDITION |
Other Format |
| ISBN |
9781504009898 |
| PRICE |
$0.00 (USD)
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Average rating from 24 members
Featured Reviews
Laura B, Librarian
I like Kerr's novels because they're so dramatic and amusing, but I thought this short story collection was genuinely good. The stories were much more subdued, and there wasn't one that I didn't like. This is definitely a worthwhile read for people looking for collections of YA short stories - it even has a nice mix of realistic fiction (contemporary and historical) and science fiction.
Tanya A, Reviewer
This collection of short stories is about teens dealing with a bunch of different issues such as coming out, death and religion. All of them were good.
My favorite story, "We Might As Well Be Strangers" is one of the shortest ones in the book, but the message is nice. I've actually read this one before since it was included in a different book called "Am I Blue?" I wish more grandparents were like the main character's grandmother. She's compassionate and understanding. The way she compares being Jewish as a kid during the Holocaust to her granddaughter being a lesbian is a really good analogy.
I like the About the Author section. Instead of being one little paragraph, it's a whole chapter about the author's life and there are some photos of her.
Featured Reviews
Laura B, Librarian
I like Kerr's novels because they're so dramatic and amusing, but I thought this short story collection was genuinely good. The stories were much more subdued, and there wasn't one that I didn't like. This is definitely a worthwhile read for people looking for collections of YA short stories - it even has a nice mix of realistic fiction (contemporary and historical) and science fiction.
Tanya A, Reviewer
This collection of short stories is about teens dealing with a bunch of different issues such as coming out, death and religion. All of them were good.
My favorite story, "We Might As Well Be Strangers" is one of the shortest ones in the book, but the message is nice. I've actually read this one before since it was included in a different book called "Am I Blue?" I wish more grandparents were like the main character's grandmother. She's compassionate and understanding. The way she compares being Jewish as a kid during the Holocaust to her granddaughter being a lesbian is a really good analogy.
I like the About the Author section. Instead of being one little paragraph, it's a whole chapter about the author's life and there are some photos of her.
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