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Edge Chronicles 1: Beyond the Deepwoods (Hardcover)


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Gr. 4-6. The first volume in the Edge Chronicles series, which is set in a well-articulated world called the Edge, tells the story of a boy named Twig, from his childhood through his first adventures as a sky pirate. Twig, who learns that the woodtrolls who raised him are his foster parents and that he was abandoned as an infant, leaves the only home he knows and sets off through the Deepwoods to find his destiny. Along the way he makes a few friends, encounters many strange and dangerous creatures, and endures a long series of trials, triumphs, and misfortunes before locating his birth father, the captain of a sky pirate ship. Some children may eventually tire of Twig's ongoing encounters with strange creatures, such as the spindlebugs and the terrible gloamglozen, but those with hearty appetites for adventure (and strong stomachs) will find this a tremendously exciting fantasy. Riddell's wonderfully detailed ink drawings, on nearly every page, create a strong sense of the believable, well-imagined otherworld and bring its strange creatures to life. An inventive, promising start to a series originally published in Britain. Carolyn Phelan
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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. . . .

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4.0 out of 5 stars Was great and made me hungry for more in the series!, April 24 2005
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I got this book for my last birthday and wasn't eager to read it. Bt once I got started I loved it! Soon I had read the next three in the series. So far I have read all but "Freeglader" and "Winter Knights". However I want to read them!

I recomend The Edge Chronicals to all intermediate phantasy loving readers!

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4.0 out of 5 stars In the tolkien tradition( a 25 year old reader), Jul 28 2004
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I first read this book not knowing what to expect... I had already read a lot of fantasy and Science Fiction... and quite frankly I loved it... It is funny and witty beautifully written and illustrated I loved all of Riddell's books including a very funny parody of Lord of the Rings called "Muddle Earth"

I agree with the other critic it is not a book just for Kids. quite Frankly, I enjoy a lot of books which are considered for children and that does not bother me in the slightest!!!Some of them are even more interesting than adult books I read... Ok I am young at heart...I don't mind... This is a great series of books and I often read them... starting from this one making the journey again... I recommend these books to anybody who likes fantastic worlds...

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5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for kids, Jul 19 2002
By "rawaan" (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) - See all my reviews
I can't believe anyone else hasn't reviewed these books. I picked up Beyond the Deepwoods as a birthday present for my 12 year old brother, but then flicked through it, decided I wanted it, and read it in one night. The writing is wonderful - elegantly creepy and terribly evocative. Chris Riddell's illustrations are amongst the best I've seen, whether in black and white or in colour. I cannot rave enough about this book or the next two that I've read in the Edge Chronicles. Am on the edge of my seat waiting for The Curse of the Gloamglozer to come out.

I tend to enjoy childrens' books almost as much (often more) as adults', and these books have pride of place on my favorite bookshelf. Go read them now!

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