On the Edge of the World<.i> by Anna Desnitskaya & Lena Traer, is the story of two children that live thousands of miles apart, but both have the same dreams, loneliness and a longing for connection. Vera lives on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, which she feels is the edge of the world. Lukas lives thousands of miles away on the coast of Chile. Both live lonely days, wishing for a friend. One night, both Lukas and Vera head to the beach , blink their flashlights into the dark-and discover that the edge of the world is not such a lonely place after all. Hardcover, 48 pages. Recommended for ages 7 to 11 years old.
