A review by martha_schwalbe
Sliding on the Edge by C. Lee McKenzie
4.0
Wow! This book took me by surprise because the flawed main character is trying to fight the Monster. This is the most proactive book on cutting I've read in all my time reading YA. The book wasn't driven by the cutting either which makes it more plausible since the few cutters I've known have kept their secret while living what appear to be normal lives.
Shawna's reluctance to get to know her grandmother in terms of protecting herself from more hurt and in light of the stories her mother told her.
Although the book is told in two voices I think the voices are separated enough by age and perception that a lower reader could read it. I would suggest pointing out prior to the reading that Shawna is the granddaughter and Kay is the grandma.
I'd love to know what students think.
Shawna's reluctance to get to know her grandmother in terms of protecting herself from more hurt and in light of the stories her mother told her.
Although the book is told in two voices I think the voices are separated enough by age and perception that a lower reader could read it. I would suggest pointing out prior to the reading that Shawna is the granddaughter and Kay is the grandma.
I'd love to know what students think.