SANCTAPHRAX WILL BE destroyed by the energy of the Mother Storm. . . .
Far over the Edge, the Mother Storm is brewing—a storm ... read full description
Far over the Edge, the Mother Storm is brewing—a storm ... read full description
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Sep 02, 2009
Charlyn
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Twig knows his father's ship has gone beyond the Edge and that's where he must travel if he wants to find his father. Now the captain of his own sky ship, Twig has the vessel tethered to a caterbird, following his father into the vortex of a horrid storm. His crew is a group of devoted followers who trust their young captain with their lives. Twig finds his father who, before he disappears, imparts to Twig the importance of saving Sanctaphrax. Twig and his crew are tossed from their ship by th
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Feb 10, 2011
Justyn
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Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell continue to win my heart in book three of "The Edge Chronicles". This book concludes "The Twig Saga" and what a conclusion! Although things did not work out quite as I had predicted, I very much loved this book!
If "Stormchaser" was concerned with urban infrastructure, then "Midnight over Sanctaphrax" is concerned with slavery and the evils therein. Pretty heavy commentary for a "children's book" in my op More...
If "Stormchaser" was concerned with urban infrastructure, then "Midnight over Sanctaphrax" is concerned with slavery and the evils therein. Pretty heavy commentary for a "children's book" in my op More...
Dec 11, 2011
Ryan
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note: mrs. lowery i didnt know how to get three posts on the same book for one week so i am doing them all in one post.
Post 1: Twig and Cowlquape are looking around in undertown. They are looking for there lost crew members when they come across a small tavern. In this tavern there are Flat head goblins herassing the owner and are scaring the customers. Twig and Cowalquape kill the goblins and free every one. Also they find one of Twigs crew members.
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Post 1: Twig and Cowlquape are looking around in undertown. They are looking for there lost crew members when they come across a small tavern. In this tavern there are Flat head goblins herassing the owner and are scaring the customers. Twig and Cowalquape kill the goblins and free every one. Also they find one of Twigs crew members.
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Mar 21, 2010
Laura
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I think I'm done with these books. They have been disapointing. I'm just not excited to read about the "real world" horrors they are introducing to kids. Greed, politics, environmental disasters caused by people, slavery, psychotic murderers... I find the plot detail doesn't keep up with the detail to the scenery and gruesome brutality. Somewhat main characters keep dying off only to be replaced by similar characters (three books = three banderbears). I no longer feel a sense of s
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Jan 08, 2010
April
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The third book in the Edge Chronicles, this one went as fast and as fun as the previous two! Drawn to this series by the artwork on the cover and throughout the pages, along with the clever snippet on the back cover, I have stuck with it because of the wonderful adventures found within!
Twig is the best kind of hero, one that does it because it's the right thing to do... for his own heart and for the people around him that he loves. Loyal and true, he's the type of fellow you want a More...
Twig is the best kind of hero, one that does it because it's the right thing to do... for his own heart and for the people around him that he loves. Loyal and true, he's the type of fellow you want a More...
Mar 20, 2011
Sarah
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For some reason, this book did not captivate me as much as the first two. Twig (the main character) seemed slightly more arrogant in this book than in the past. I understand that he is now a more experienced character, and the innocence the reader fell in love with during the first books has faded. But I wish the author had watered down the know-it-all tone. Overall, I feel like the author made some bad choices on that aspect. However, my favorite part of the book came with the slave market. Ver
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Mar 22, 2009
Andy
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And so the Twig saga comes to a close.
I have given this one 4 stars as opposed to 3 because although all are enjoyable and immense fun, this volume has intensity built upon intensity, throughout all the pages and it never lets up. The last two chapters had me beaming, breezing through them, totally engrossed.
A great wrap to this trilogy of books. I have qualms of course, but I won't delve into them too much. I don't know if I'll read the other saga's in the series or not More...
I have given this one 4 stars as opposed to 3 because although all are enjoyable and immense fun, this volume has intensity built upon intensity, throughout all the pages and it never lets up. The last two chapters had me beaming, breezing through them, totally engrossed.
A great wrap to this trilogy of books. I have qualms of course, but I won't delve into them too much. I don't know if I'll read the other saga's in the series or not More...
Feb 23, 2011
Melinda
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I picked these books because there were 9 in the series and I love to read series so I don't have to decide what to read next for a while. But I stopped after this one because the storyline does not continue. The stories are in the same land, but different time periods and different characters. I just wasn't interested in continuing, which is a big deal for me, because I will even finish a book I hate just because I can't leave things undone.
Jan 25, 2009
Jaemi
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The story continues, in Midnight Over Sanctaphrax, picking up right where we left off in the previous book, at the end of a chase gone awry. But not entirely.
Follow along as Twig is reunited with his father only to lose him again, then spends the rest of the journey stuggling to recall what it is he's supposed to be doing. knowing only that it's very important, whatever it is.
Follow along as Twig is reunited with his father only to lose him again, then spends the rest of the journey stuggling to recall what it is he's supposed to be doing. knowing only that it's very important, whatever it is.
Dec 22, 2008
Duane
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Another adventure in Twig's world of The Edge Chronicles. Twig finds himself searching through the Edge for his lost crewmates. Can he find them in time to save Sanctaphrax? A nice fast paced adventure young readers should enjoy. I still think this is a great series for young people who aren't sure if they really want to enjoy reading. This series will hook them!
Aug 11, 2011
Another well-crafted adventure from the Edge. Decent pacing, though at times felt a little quick. Plot quibble: the gathering storms bring more mental turmoil and I expected more emotional instability in the characters, but they stayed pretty intact for all the craziness going on. Very much enjoy this series.
Nov 25, 2007
Scott
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This was a pretty decent little YA fantasy title, very imaginative and boasts some quality influences, notably Miyazaki and China Miéville. I was constantly thinking that Undertown was very much like New Crobuzon and that the whole flight-based low-tech society was very similar to Laputa. This is the third book in a series that I haven't read anything in previously, and though events in previous books were alluded to, I was able to follow and enjoy this one fine.
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Oct 22, 2009
Pedro
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This book is excellent. Paul Stewart takes is to a place where plants can kill you. there is an endless fall at the end of the cliff and there are all types of magic creatures, a human can be best friends with a bear and sky pirates roam the sky Above Sanctaphrax.
May 21, 2009
Sonja
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'It is out there-in that vast, uncharted void where few have ventured and none returned-that the weather is brewed up by Mother Storm herself. White storms and mind storms, she concocts: rains which bring sadness, winds which cause madness, and dense, sulphurous fogs which steal the senses and play tricks with the mind.
is taking me a long time to read this book. not because it is not good but b/c i've had so much going ton this month- 3/4 though it now :) very good :)
is taking me a long time to read this book. not because it is not good but b/c i've had so much going ton this month- 3/4 though it now :) very good :)
Oct 30, 2009
Sdoconnor
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I really liked this book, very awesome adventure story. I think it was a lot better than Harry Potter, because it sort of emulates real life with slums and criminals and so on and so forth.
Feb 11, 2012
Emily
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This book just didn't hold my interest. I don't care about the characters anymore. It is very unusual for me to not finish a fantasy novel, but I just kept thinking about all the other books I could be reading that I'd like better than this one..
Mar 24, 2009
Nicole
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This was as enjoyable as the second one. Paul Stewart is a great author, and Chris Riddell's pictures are great.
Feb 11, 2012
Tiana
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I think this one is my favorite of the series so far. A great story line that brings things full circle and it wasn't nearly as gruesome as the others.
Jan 14, 2011
Qing
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Ooo... oh man, nicely ended and definitely not as predictable as one would expect.
Dec 05, 2009
Lisa
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The conclusion of the first Edge triolgy. I enjoyed the tenacity and loyalty of Twig and his friends (crew). Enough adventure to keep you turning pages and enough warmth to make you glad you did.
Jul 05, 2009
Bonnie Gayle
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Twig and his ship have gone over the edge, but something so big happens that not only are Twig and his crew hurled back to random places, Twig loses his memory. This is especially bad because before this happened, Twig was told something that will mean he can save everyone's life...if only he can remember it. And if only he can find where his crew ended up.
This is a fun, fantastical, and adventurous series, and I love the illustrations. I loved the way this story was set up, where Tw More...
This is a fun, fantastical, and adventurous series, and I love the illustrations. I loved the way this story was set up, where Tw More...
Sep 14, 2009
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May 18, 2009
Gwynn
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Great story, full of excitement and adventure. MUST read the other books!
Sep 10, 2008
Dahlene
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I was reading this to my boys since I don't love this kind of book, but they do. We read for about 3 nights. I was finally getting into it, but my boys weren't really enjoying it. They have books they want to read on their own instead. The two oldest go down to their rooms and read until I make them turn off the light. They would read all night if I let them. Jaron also reads in his bed until I turn off the light. I'm so glad they love to read. I would hope that I am the one that instill
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Jan 29, 2012
Philippe
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J'ai finalement trouvé le troisième tome des Chroniques du bout du monde !
Suite immédiate du tome précédent, Spic va chercher son père au-delà de la falaise.
Là il a une révélation, mais lui et son équipage sont dispersés dans tout les coins de la Falaise et perdent la mémoire.
Spic va chercher chaque membre de son équipage, et progressivement retrouver la mémoire, et sauver son univers...
Toujours une histoire riche, pleine de rebondissements, dans un petit monde détaillé. More...
Suite immédiate du tome précédent, Spic va chercher son père au-delà de la falaise.
Là il a une révélation, mais lui et son équipage sont dispersés dans tout les coins de la Falaise et perdent la mémoire.
Spic va chercher chaque membre de son équipage, et progressivement retrouver la mémoire, et sauver son univers...
Toujours une histoire riche, pleine de rebondissements, dans un petit monde détaillé. More...
Jan 11, 2012
Chris
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Personally, I enjoyed this one, but I admit that it is definitely a step down from its predecessor. The characters are good, but the pacing of the story feels off since it returns to the more episodic feel of Beyond the Deepwoods, the first book in the series. If you've read the first and second books, there's really nothing new here, but I still suggest reading it if you want to read later books in The Edge.
Score: 7.9/10
Score: 7.9/10
