The Canyon’s Edge
The Canyon’s Edge by Dusti Bowling is an illustrated novel published by Little, Brown in 2020, featuring 307 pages in English. This poignant story unfolds as Nora and her father embark on a climbing trip in a slot canyon in the Arizona desert, seeking solace one year after a traumatic event has altered their family dynamics. As they navigate the canyon, an unexpected flash flood disrupts their journey, leaving Nora alone and facing the harsh realities of survival.
Readers will encounter Nora’s struggle against both physical and emotional challenges as she confronts her fears in the wilderness. The narrative explores themes of survival, family, and resilience, as Nora must overcome not only the dangers of the desert but also the haunting memories of her past. With elements of action and adventure, this novel in verse offers a unique perspective on a young girl’s quest for courage and self-discovery amidst adversity.
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Hatchet meets Long Way Down in this heartfelt and gripping novel in verse about a young girl’s struggle for survival after a climbing trip with her father goes terribly wrong.
One year after a random shooting changed their family forever, Nora and her father are exploring a slot canyon deep in the Arizona desert, hoping it will help them find peace. Nora longs for things to go back to normal, like they were when her mother was still alive, while her father keeps them isolated in fear of other people. But when they reach the bottom of the canyon, the unthinkable happens: A flash flood rips across their path, sweeping away Nora’s father and all of their supplies.
Suddenly, Nora finds herself lost and alone in the desert, facing dehydration, deadly snakes, venomous scorpions, and, worst of all, the Beast who has terrorized her dreams for the past year. If Nora is going to save herself and her father, she must conquer her fears, defeat the Beast, and find the courage to live her new life.
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