At the Edge of Lost
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025 · Est. 5.5 hour read

At the Edge of Lost

By Martha Brockenbrough

A boy and his dog navigate fear, loyalty, and sudden crisis when a deadly virus emerges and their family is torn apart.

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240 pages· 41,055 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Caleb, a middle-schooler, and his loyal dog Ronan are inseparable. But when tragedy strikes, they are torn apart. As a deadly storm looms, Caleb must navigate a perilous journey to find Ronan and save his family. Can they reunite before it's too late? Adventure and survival intertwine in this gripping tale.

From the publisher

The only way home is to survive.Perfect for fans of Katherine Applegate, Rodman Philbrick, and Megan E. Freeman!Caleb and Ronan are best friends. It doesn’t matter that Ronan is a dog and Caleb is a middle-schooler. They’ve been together their entire lives and traveled the world together with Caleb’s family.But now, with Ronan too old for such adventures, Caleb has chosen to stay in Seattle, settling down with his grandfather in a quirky retirement community. Things should be calm here, maybe even boring. But then tragedy strikes, and Poppy is rushed to the hospital. Suddenly, Caleb’s world erupts in chaos and he and Ronan are separated. Desperate to find each other, the two friends set out on an impossible journey. But a deadly storm is brewing and predators lurk, and they have no idea where the other is. Can they find their way back together–and to Poppy–before it’s too late?Critically acclaimed and beloved author Martha Brockenbrough weaves a heart-pounding adventure that is equal parts survival story and finding your place in the world.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
240
Words
41,055
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~561L
Themes & topics
Books about illnessBooks about isolationBooks about pandemicsBooks about changeBooks about grandfathers
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~N
AR points
6
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
556354
Publication
Published
October 21, 2025
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781546125020

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