Against the Edge

<p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>When I think about it now it seems obvious. Nathan saved my life that day.</em></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Set in contemporary Seattle Washington </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Against the Edge</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> is the story of eleven-year-old fifth grader Theo Cloverdale. Theo is reluctantly thrust into a relationship with Nathan a fellow fifth grader who has special needs that aren't tolerated by other kids his age. Because of this the two boys are paired as partners for a class field trip to Seattle's Olympic Sculpture Park located along the downtown waterfront. Theo's mother Katie attends as a chaperone.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>When the class becomes distracted by Lucy an unruly classmate Nathan wanders off and is eventually corralled by Theo at the top of the hill. With the boys separated from the other students a massive natural disaster strikes Elliott Bay. Most of the class is swept into the disaster including Katie and all is witnessed by Theo. Despite this profound trauma Theo acts heroically and his bravery wins him instant if unwelcome celebrity. With his mother and many classmates still missing and faced with this newfound notoriety Theo's turmoil reaches a boiling point when an individual enters his life poised to become his greatest ally-or worst enemy.</span></p><p></p>