The Edge Chronicles: The Last of the Sky Pirates
First Book of Rook
$32.67
- Paperback
512 pages
- Release Date
1 September 2014
Summary
The first book of the Rook Saga, part of the bestselling Edge Chronicles.
Rook Barkwater lives in the network of sewer-chambers beneath Undertown, the bustling main city of the Edgeworld. He dreams of becoming a librarian knight - one of those sent out to explore the mysteries of their world. Somewhere out there lie the secrets of the past - including the lost floating city of Sanctaphrax - and hope for a future free from the fear of tyranny.
When his chance comes, Rook breaks…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780552569699 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0552569690 |
| Author: | Paul Stewart, Chris Riddell |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Imprint: | Corgi Childrens |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 512 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2014 |
| Weight: | 388g |
| Dimensions: | 199mm x 131mm x 33mm |
| Series: | The Edge Chronicles |
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Once again the creation of the vast population of creatures and characters in skilful words and pictures is stupendous. The fact that the drawings are so full and detailed simply confirms the reality of this fantasy world for fans…..surely in years to come new fantasy creations will be compared with Tolkien, Pratchett and Stewart/Riddell * School Librarian *Exuberant fantasy * Bookseller *This extraordinary tale sweeps the reader up into the world of Edge…Paul Stewart has once again crafted a book which cannot be put down once it is started, a book which excites, terrifies and enthrals the reader. * Through the Looking Glass *
About The Author
Paul Stewart
Paul Stewart (Author)
Paul Stewart is a highly regarded author of books for young readers - everything from picture books to football stories, fantasy and horror. Together with Chris Riddell, he is co-creator of the bestselling Edge Chronicles series, which has sold over three million books and is now available in over thirty languages. They are also co-creators of the Far-Flung Adventure series, which includes Fergus Crane, Gold Smarties Prize Winner, Corby Flood and Hugo Pepper, Silver Nestle Prize Winners, and the Barnaby Grimes Series.
Chris Riddell (Author)
Chris Riddell is an acclaimed artist of children’s books and a political cartoonist for the Observer. Amongst other titles, Chris illustrates the Ottoline young fiction series and the Goth Girl series, as well as working closely with Paul Stewart on the Edge Chronicles and Wyrmeweald. Children’s Laureate from 2015-2017, he has won many awards for his work, including the Nestle Gold Award, the UNESCO Award for Something Else and the rare honour of three Kate Greenaway Medals.
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