What does it mean to 'play with fire' in a friendship?

This is a discussion prompt for On the Edge by Emily Blake. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

How do the characters' choices affect each other?

This is a discussion prompt for On the Edge by Emily Blake. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

What would you do if you saw a friend making a dangerous bargain?

This is a discussion prompt for On the Edge by Emily Blake. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

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On the Edge

Name: On the Edge
ISBN: 9780439943963

by Emily Blake

Four teens navigate dangerous pacts, family secrets, and risky choices as they struggle to keep their heads above water in this suspenseful story.

About This Book

Tom's made a pact with his admirer, but is he playing with fire? Zoey's the only person looking out for him, but he doesn't want to know. Alison's about to strike a dangerous bargain with her glamorous grandmother. And Kelly? She's getting into deeper and deeper water by the second.

Concepts

Friendship & Loyalty Self-Confidence & Identity Resilience & Perseverance Fear & Bravery Justice & Fairness Peer Pressure Growing Up Making Friends Friendship & Social Family & Siblings School Life

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Wonderlit Review

"On the Edge" explores the intricate web of relationships among a group of young people facing difficult choices. Tom, Zoey, Alison, and Kelly each grapple with pacts, dangerous bargains, and escalating situations, highlighting themes of loyalty, consequence, and self-discovery. This chapter book is ideal for readers navigating the complexities of friendships and peer pressure, offering a realistic look at how seemingly small decisions can lead to significant challenges. It's a thought-provoking read for early to late elementary students.