"Edna in the Desert" is a novel written by Maddy Lederman. It tells the story of a 12-year-old girl named Edna, who finds herself navigating the complexities of family dynamics and personal identity during a tumultuous summer. Set in the desert of California, the novel follows Edna as she struggles with her parents' separation and her father's decision to send her to live with her grandmother in the desert. As Edna adjusts to her new surroundings, she encounters various challenges and adventures that ultimately lead her to a deeper understanding of herself and her family. Throughout the novel, Edna grapples with feelings of loneliness, resentment, and confusion, but also experiences moments of growth, self-discovery, and connection with the natural world around her. Lederman's novel explores themes of family, resilience, and the search for identity through the eyes of a young protagonist. It offers readers a poignant and heartfelt coming-of-age story that resonates with the universal struggles of adolescence.
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