The Edge Chronicles 9: Freeglader: Third Book of Rook

The Edge Chronicles 9: Freeglader: Third Book of Rook

by Chris Riddell (Author), Chris Riddell (Author), Paul Stewart (Author), Chris Riddell (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 a thrilling journey across the Edgeworld.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 416
Edition: New e.
Publisher: Corgi Childrens
Published: 06 Jul 2006

ISBN 10: 0552554286
ISBN 13: 9780552554282
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: The seventh title in this spectacular fantasy series - and the triumphant conclusion of the Rook Barkwater sequence.

Media Reviews
Entertaining fantasy at its finest TES An exciting story with a big battle at the end and great illustrations Irish Independent Paul Stewart has woven an incredible story full of intricate details, larger then life characters, and extraordinary adventures ... Chris Riddell has once again created detailed, sometimes disturbing, and always entertaining artwork which can be found throughout the book Through the Looking Glass The eagerly awaited conclusion to the Rook Barkwater stories ... The Edge Chronicles go from strength to strength Junior News and Mail
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.