Freeglader: The Edge Chronicles

Freeglader: The Edge Chronicles

by Chris Riddell (Author), Chris Riddell (Author), Chris Riddell (Author), Paul Stewart (Author)

Synopsis

Fleeing from the ruins of New Undertown, Rook Barkwater and his colleagues - the librarian knights, Felix Lodd and his banderbear friends - must lead the escaping population to a new life in the Free Glades. But perils aplenty are ahead for the crowd - not to mention some goblins with plans of their own- A dramatic and exciting conclusion to the Rook Barkwater sequence that takes the reader on thrilling journey across the Edgeworld.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 416
Edition: New
Publisher: Corgi Childrens
Published: 01 Sep 2005

ISBN 10: 0552548502
ISBN 13: 9780552548502
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Media Reviews
The eagerly awaited conclusion to the Rook Barkwater stories. The Edge Chronicles go from strength to strength. - Junior News and Mail (Farnborough) The Edge series is mentioned in an article about essential books for all primary ages - These illustrated fantasy adventures appeal particularly to boys aged 7-10 and, because of their episodic structure, are marvellous for building reading stamina. TES Four stars out of five! It's very readable. - Cool-reads.com Entertaining fantasy at its finest and, costed out per exciting incident, would prove exceptionally good value for money. - TES
Author Bio
Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell are the creators of the hugely successful Edge Chronicles, which have sold over two million copies and have been translated into over thirty languages worldwide. Their other collaborations include the Barnaby Grimes series and the Far Flung Adventures, the first of which, Fergus Crane, won the 2004 Gold Smarties Prize. Paul Stewart is the author of a number of previous titles for children including The Midnight Hand and The Wakening (a Federation of Children's Book Groups Pick of the Year) for the Yearling list. Chris Riddell is an accomplished graphic artist who has illustrated many acclaimed books for children. Winner of many prestigious awards including the UNESCO Prize (for Something Else), the Kate Greenaway Medal (in 2001 and 2004 for Pirate Diary and Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver') and the Gold Nestle Prize for Ottoline and the Yellow Cat, he is also the political cartoonist for the Observer.