Books like Edgeland by Jake Halpern
On the isolated island of Edgeland, Wren and her best friend Alec navigate life as orphans amid a community that carefully prepares the dead for the afterlife. Their routine is upended when a sudden, unseen drain pulls them into an unknown realm, revealing secrets that challenge everything they thought they knew. The tale blends adventure and fantasy in a future‑life setting, weaving themes of resilience, friendship, and discovery against the backdrop of whirlpools and island isolation.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jake Halpern
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