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Book

The edge of forever

Call Number

  • FIC (CEN)

Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

New York : Feiwel and Friends, 2026.

Physical Description

280 pages ; 22 cm

Audience

Grades 4-6 Feiwel and Friends.

Summary

Reeling from her father's death, twelve-year-old Maisie spends an unforgettable summer at her aunt's house in small-town Texas where she meets a new friend, uncovers a family secret, and investigates a local development plan.

"Maisie is still reeling from the loss of her dad when, at the start of summer, her mom deposits her with Aunt Gertie in Heaven, Texas. Population: tiny. Gertie is nothing but nice, but Maisie doesn't want to be there--surrounded by cacti and tumbleweeds. Thankfully, the Heaven Public 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 neighbor. While 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 uncover a long-buried, life-changing secret about Maisie's family. This secret, along with an explosive event at the county fair, will turn a sleepy summer into one Maisie and Walt will never forget."--

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