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The Edge of Forever

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Pub Date May 12 2026 | Archive Date May 12 2026


Description

Maisie is still reeling from the loss of her dad when her mom deposits her with Aunt Gertie at the start of summer in Heaven, TX. Population: tiny. Gertie is nothing but nice, but Maisie doesn’t want to be there – surrounded by cactus and tumbleweeds.

Thankfully, the Heaven Library is well air-conditioned. Here, Charlene the librarian offers Maisie much-needed solace and book recommendations. Then Maisie meets another actual kid, Walt Wise, Aunt Gertie’s nearest neighbor. As she and Walt work odd jobs together and become friends, they also stumble upon a stealth campaign to develop one of Heaven's most beloved natural resources.

As Maisie and Walt research the development plan, they also uncover a long-buried, life-changing secret about Maisie's family. This secret, along with an explosive event at the Heaven County Fair, will turn a sleepy summer into one Maisie and Walt will never forget.

Maisie is still reeling from the loss of her dad when her mom deposits her with Aunt Gertie at the start of summer in Heaven, TX. Population: tiny. Gertie is nothing but nice, but Maisie doesn’t want...


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ISBN 9781250410962
PRICE $18.99 (USD)
PAGES 288

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This was such a good coming of age book that I devoured it one sitting.
I love that it's told from Maisie's point of view. My heart really went out to this child. It can't be easy to face life's changes and problems like she did. I was so proud of her!
Of course having a friend like wise Walt and a cool Aunt Gertie helped until the secrets was out! The secrets are what kept me turning the pages to see what happened next! Oh my is all I'm gonna say!! This author sure knows how to make the bottom fall out!
I simply couldn't put it down!
5 stars for a job well done! I'm still thinking about this book and how Maisie learned to adjust what life threw at her.
Thanks for the opportunity to read and review this awesome book. Is Heaven a blessing and will it be home to our girl?
Y'all just have to pick up this beautiful heartfelt story to find out!
I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine

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