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Rook Barkwater dreams of becoming a librarian knight. Breaking all the rules, he sets out on a perilous journey to the Free Glades and beyond. Then, buried in the heart of the Deepwoods, Rook encounters a mysterious character — the last sky pirate — and is thrust into a bold adventure that dares to challenge the might of the dread Guardians of the Night...
A magnificently inventive and brilliantly illustrated tale filled with amazing characters and creatures — from bloodthirsty muglumps to banderbears, spindlebugs and shrykes.
A magnificently inventive and brilliantly illustrated tale filled with amazing characters and creatures — from bloodthirsty muglumps to banderbears, spindlebugs and shrykes.
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A dramatic and exuberant fantasy adventure in the bestselling The Edge Chronicles series, embellished throughout with marvellous black and white illustrations
In this first Edgeworld adventure to feature Rook Barkwater, our budding hero 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, maybe, hope for a future free of tyranny.
When his chance comes, Rook grabs it. Breaking all the rules, he sets out on a journey to the Free Glades and beyond. His luck and determination lead him from one peril to another until he encounters a mysterious character -- the last sky pirate -- and is thrust into a bold adventure that dares to challenge the might of the dreaded Guardians of the Night.
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In this first Edgeworld adventure to feature Rook Barkwater, our budding hero 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, maybe, hope for a future free of tyranny.
When his chance comes, Rook grabs it. Breaking all the rules, he sets out on a journey to the Free Glades and beyond. His luck and determination lead him from one peril to another until he encounters a mysterious character -- the last sky pirate -- and is thrust into a bold adventure that dares to challenge the might of the dreaded Guardians of the Night.
“For children who’ve read the Harry Potter books and want another world to explore.” -- Mail on Sunday
“Fabulously illustrated.” -- Sunday Times on The Edge Chronicles
“Fabulously illustrated.” -- Sunday Times on The Edge Chronicles
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- PublisherCorgi
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 055255426X
- ISBN 13 9780552554268
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages384
- IllustratorRiddell Chris
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