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The first two books of a fantasy series for middle-graders are now in paperback. Young Twig lives in the Deepwoods among the Woodtrolls but isn't one of them. His journeys to the mysterious, dangerous world beyond the Deepwoods lead to adventure. Illustrations.
About the author
Paul Stewart is the author of many books for children including
The Midnight Hand and
The Wakening. He lives in Brighton, England.
Chris Riddell has illustrated many books for children and has been shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award. He is also the acclaimed political cartoonist for the
Guardian and the
Observer. He lives in Sussex, England.
Summary
Young Twig lives in the Deepwoods, among the Woodtrolls, but he isn't one of them. In a brave attempt to find out where he belongs, Twig wanders into the mysterious, dangerous world beyond the Deepwoods. He meets a collection of odd companions, such as his wise guardian, the Caterbird; the Slaughterers, a peaceful race who butcher animals for their livelihood; and the vicious, bile-swilling Rotsucker. Always watching out for the horrible Gloamglozer, whose presence haunts the thoughts of all the inhabitants of The Edge, Twig steadfastly pursues his quest until he discovers his roots, not among the trees, but in the skies. . . .
From the Hardcover edition.
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PRAISE FOR THE EDGE CHRONICLES:
"Sure to please the Potter fans."
-Detroit Free Press
"The narrative will cast a spell over readers from the beginning with its utterly odd, off-kilter sense of logic and a vocabulary that is equal parts Dr. Seuss and Lewis Carroll."
-Publishers Weekly
"Good fun." -Kirkus Reviews
"Stunningly original."-The Guardian (UK)
"A richly inventive fantasy . . . one of the most exciting collaborations between a writer and illustrator for a long time."-The Literary Review (UK)
From the Hardcover edition.
