Edge Chronicles: Freeglader (The Edge Chronicles)

This is the seventh book of the Edge Chronicles as published by David Fickling Books. (Random House Children’s Books) It brings together many of the characters from the previous books, and should not be read before the others.If you’re having a hard time keeping them straight, the books are grouped into three sagas, The Quint Saga, the Twig saga and the Rook saga. The order as published so far in the USA is:1. Beyond the Deepwoods (Twig saga)2. Stormchaser (Twig saga)3. Midnight Over Santaphrax (Twig saga)4. Curse of the Gloamglozer (Quint saga)5. The Last of the Sky Pirates (Rook saga)6. Vox (Rook saga)7. Freeglader (Rook saga)Amazon.com lists a Book 8, The Winter Knights, but this must be an import, as it isn’t readily available and the cover artwork is different. The Winter Knights is a part of the Quint saga. There’s also Clash of the Sky Galleons available in October 2006. This also is from the Quint saga. I understand that there will be ten Edge Chronicle books in all, so this isn’t the end of the line for Edge fans.Freeglader has the best battle sequences of the series so far, and is made up of several story lines, including the exodus from Undertown, the perilous trek to the Free Glades, the hatching of a new Shryke army, the rebuilding of the Great Library, the ambitious plans of the master of the Foundry Glades, the Goblin armies, the trial of Xanth, and much more. Rook is once again the central character, losing his memory, and then regaining it, and when he is reunited with a family member, everything is explained for us all.One of the most exciting in the series so far, but requires prior knowledge of the characters.Amanda Richards, April 11, 2006

This book is awesome I've read 1-6 in the series this is #7 I think anyone who likes adventure mixed with a hint of fantasy would LOVE this series I personally just read them because I read the first one and I was hooked!!! I usually like some more fantasy but this as just the right amount not too much. I can imagine the edge as if I've lived on it for 100 years each twist in the story kept me going. Chris Riddels amazing drawings help visualize the creatures.I will read every single book in this series 1,000 times because i can't put the book down!!! My only wish is that Paul Stewart would write more books and have Chris Riddel illustrate them.

This is just an awesome book and series. It is hard to give it enough praise, but we have all read it multiple times. My 10 year old son refuses to stop reading the series from start to finish. Since purchasing this a few months ago he has read all 10 or so books 4-5 times through already. He always finds something new and interesting each time he reads it. For any fans of sci-fi and fantasy this is absolutely one of the best series we have ever read!

In book 7 we learn more about Rook, and his place in the world on The Edge.Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell make the characters come alive with fantastic details and illustrations.Even for those who haven't read the books 1-6, it is a fun and engaging read, which will make the reader want to start from the beginning.

Duaghter rented these from the school library so I got her the set, she hasnt read them yet but I like em. LOL!

Great series! Wont post any spoilers will simply say this is a great starter series of books to get kids into reading.

Love the story and especially the art. Wish my adult kids had grandchildren for me.

Great Book in excellent condition

Although these books are written for teenagers I've loved the stories and characters so muchThe style is descriptive but not overly so you can imagine the scene.Highly recommend this other worldly series.

Great book in a great series.

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Another brilliant tale in the Edge Chronicles series. Keeps you on the edge of your seat to the very end. Just what I've come to expect from Chris Riddell and Paul Stewart. Can'e wait to read the next one now and wish there were more as I'm nearing the end of the series and don't know what I'll read then. Recommended to anyone over 9 years old who enjoys the chance to lose themselves in a far off fantasy world of adventure and intrigue.

Great seeing my kid plow through them. Great images