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An un-traditional coming-of-age story, the Edge Chronicles begins with Beyond the Deepwoods, in which our put-upon protagonist, Twig (a misplaced human boy who's being raised by woodtrolls) gets a hint of his true heritage, sheds his Deepwoods upbringing, and does the unthinkable: He strays from the path. Alone for the first time and surviving by his wits, Twig must surmount all manner of perils to pursue a destiny that is whisperingly, mysteriously promised to him "beyond the Deepwoods." From one frying pan to the next (but never quite into the fire) Twig either bests or befriends a ferocious, Carroll-esque menagerie of Deepwoods denizens--from foul-mouthed halitoads and red-faced slaughterers to galumphing banderbears and piranha-Tribble wig-wigs.
Paul Stewart lays the foundation for some pretty terrific storytelling in this first book--only hinting at what lies ahead in this world where rocks float and sky pirates ride the sky above--but the contribution of illustrator Chris Riddell can't be overstated. Whether in the jowly cheeks of the gyle goblins' Grossmother or the menacing gaze of the supra-evil Gloazgomer, Riddell (an accomplished political cartoonist) manages to match Stewart's descriptions blow-for-blow in evocative pen-and-ink. Grownups and kids alike will rush to the store to pick up the second adventure, the tantalizingly titled Stormchaser. (Ages 9 to 12) --Paul Hughes
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Book Description Hardback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR001958599
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. softcover, Some cover wear and/or slight curl on covers/dj, does have crease on spine. May have signs of shelf wear too but not excessive. proof- pub date sept 1999 ages 9+ ISBN:0385 409672 cover illustration same image at time of listing but in just green and white. Seller Inventory # 28-9399388az
Book Description Condition: Good. Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0385409672-2-4
Book Description Condition: Fair. Buy with confidence! Book is in acceptable condition with wear to the pages, binding, and some marks within. Seller Inventory # bk0385409672xvz189zvxacp
Book Description First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust-wrapper, with some light marginal foxing. Not price-clipped. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 280 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. Notes: Author Paul Stewart, illustrator Chris Riddell. Subjects: Fantasy fiction, English. Humorous stories, English. Children's literature, English. Genre: Childrens fiction. Language: English. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 351862
Book Description Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good -. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good -. First Edition. Jacket in plastic sleeve. library marks to fep and copyright page. Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 045170
Book Description First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-dulled dust-wrapper, with some light marginal foxing. Not price-clipped. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 280 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. Notes: Author Paul Stewart, illustrator Chris Riddell. Subjects: Fantasy fiction, English. Humorous stories, English. Children's literature, English. Genre: Childrens fiction. Language: English. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 351862
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Coll - U5 - Like New. Very good in Very good dust jacket. Signed by both Stewart & Riddell on the full title page, with a fabulous Riddell drawing facing on the dedication page. Seller Inventory # 4906145