
The Canyon’s Edge by Dusti Bowling
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: September 10, 2020
ISBN: 9780316494687
Nora and her father are haunted by the death of Nora’s mother one year ago. Through what is meant to be an enjoyable day trip hiking in a canyon, we learn about the circumstances surrounding her death, and how Nora and her father have dealt with their trauma. When a flash flood separates Nora from her father and their supplies, she must rely on her wits and physical and emotional strength to survive alone in the harsh desert environment.
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