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Author | Alan Gibbons |
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Language | English |
Genre | Young adult novel |
Publisher | Orion |
Publication date | 9 July 2002 |
Publication place | United Kingdom |
Pages | 192 |
ISBN | 978-1-84255-094-6 |
OCLC | 59498003 |
The Edge is a 2002 young adult novel written by Alan Gibbons. The book tells the story of Danny Mangam, a teenage boy living in an abusive home. After Danny and his mother escape her abusive boyfriend, he also confronts a number of problems caused by his mixed ancestry. The novel was shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal[1] and won the Angus Book Award in 2004.[2]