In the floating city of Sanctaphrax, fusty old professors scheme and bicker with each other as they study the weather in minute detail—mistsi...
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Sep 02, 2009
Charlyn
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What I learned from this book: Very quickly, I learned this was not a continuation of Twig's trials from Book 3. The setting is the same, but we have a new cast of characters and a new storyline. Quint, the son of a sky-pirate, has been apprenticed to his father's good friend, Linius Pallitax, a High Academe on Sanctaphrax. Linius' daughter, Maris, becomes jealous of the time Linius spend with Quint until she is drawn into helping Quint learn what Linius is doing in the depths of the rock.
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Feb 14, 2011
Justyn
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"The Curse of the Gloamglozer" starts a new trilogy in "The Edge Chronicles" and definitely answers some questions that were raised in book one! I have identified some socio-political commentary in other books and the pattern still applies here. This book really concerns itself with gossip and the power of words, specifically with a somewhat political slant, think along the lines of slander for those holding office.
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Jun 28, 2011
Alexis
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A fun young adult read--and even more notably, one that is truly appropriate for young adults and even children. Stewart steers clear of sex, profanity, and even violence for the most part (what violence there is tends toward the action variety rather than out-and-out gore). The characters are not terribly compelling, but then they aren't the main point of the story anyway. Stewart has created a complex and elaborate and incredibly original universe full of fascinating creatures and places.
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Jul 04, 2010
Sandeep
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I picked this book up from the kids' fantasy section because I'd seen first the book of maps of the Edge. Like with any good fantasy series - humorous or serious - a map is de rigeur and the detailing of the maps in the map-book piqued my fancy immediately. I browsed around till I found the book chronologically at the beginning of the timeline. This was it.
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It's like Terry Pratchett without the actual satire. Which means its funny and engaging, but quite definitely no wheels within it More...
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Jun 09, 2010
Alissa
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Just as creative and imaginative as Beyond the Deepwoods! (OK yes, I'm reading these books out of order, skipping from 1 to 4) Here we meet Twig's parents when they were no older than Twig in book 1: There's Quint, the son of a sky pirate who is both brave and shockingly niave. There's Maris, the fiesty and slightly spoiled daughter of the Most High Acadame. The two teens quickly manage to get into trouble WAY over their heads when Maris' father mistakenly awakens an ancient evil, The Gloamgloze
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Jan 25, 2009
Jaemi
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When I first picked up this book, I was completely lost, and turned back to the binding more than once to make sure this was indeed book 4. It was. And by the time I'd reached the end of The Curse of the Gloamglozer, I felt pretty silly for having been so lost, as it all becomes crystal clear. But after three books in succession that followed closely on each other's heels, for this to take such a turn and pick up nowhere near where the last had left off, it was a shock.
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Feb 03, 2011
Kimberly
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The Edge Chronicles series has some of the best world-building around and this volume is no exception. Every corner of the Edgelands is well developed, original, and with its own internal logic. I recommend it for anyone who appreciates a complex fantasy world, both kids and adults. It's also refreshing to see an action packed fantasy series that doesn't try to hide a morality lesson on every page.
It's helpful to know that the Edge Chronicles is really three trilogies, plus a handful o More...
It's helpful to know that the Edge Chronicles is really three trilogies, plus a handful o More...
Jul 31, 2010
Amanda
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Another really good Edge Chronicle book. However, when I first began reading, I was so confused. What had happened to Twig (the main character of the previous three Edge books) and how was the story taking place on Sanctaphrax? Was this story taking place before the other three? Or had they named the new floating rock Sanctiphrax also?
Finally, I searched online for answers. Apparently, out of the nine Edge books, only three are about Twig, and then three are about Twig's fathe More...
Finally, I searched online for answers. Apparently, out of the nine Edge books, only three are about Twig, and then three are about Twig's fathe More...
May 07, 2008
Amber
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Book 4 in The Edge Chronicles begins with a whole new cast of characters, and also takes place in a very different time. We begin with Quint, who is the son of a sky pirate, and Maris, who is the daughter of the Most High Academe Linius Pallitax. Quint, as Linius's new apprentice, has been caught up in the whirlwind of the Most High Academe's greatest and very mysterious obsession. Linius has been disappearing in the middle of the night into the dangerous, twisting, ever-changing tunnels leading
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Dec 26, 2008
Duane
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Deciding on a rating for this book was difficult for me. I'm a fan of the Edge series, but this book was so different than the first three it really confuses me. One the one hand, I enjoyed the main character, Quint, but I missed the previous main character from the other three books,Twig. I guess I just wasn't ready to lose being involved with Twig's great adventures. This book is good and I can't complain really about anything. I just miss Twig!
Jun 15, 2011
Peter
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I am constantly amazed at how well the two authors describe everything in the books. Their use of imagery and figurative language is masterful, and they make the book very fun to read. I am also impressed with the way that they mesh all their stories together; stories that were introduced elsewhere in the series and expanded upon and make the whole series seem just phenomenal and takes it to whole different level. This series is one of the best.
Aug 04, 2008
Cindy
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I love this series! I love that there are so many different ideas being brought into a YA/children's series. This series introduces a young girl. Although people have said she's annoying or whiny. I didn't get that sense from her. Every book has that annoying whiny girl. There were times she annoyed me and there were times that others in the book annoyed me.
I definately cannot wait to see what happens in these books.
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I definately cannot wait to see what happens in these books.
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May 27, 2010
Mallory
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I adore these books! They make me soooooooooooooo happy! This one is probably my favoirite of the series. The relationship between Maris and Quint is really quite sweet, and the characters are always memorable. Kudos to the artist(s), I love the monster pictures. They are just soooo real! Good read for anyone who likes adventure with a good dash of gruesome creatures, brave heroes and heroines, and creepy monsters!!!
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Jan 02, 2010
Sally
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This is the first bk I have read by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell and I cant keep my eyes off it :)
WOW this bk only took me 3 days to read. I just couldn't put it down it was a real page turner! I think that the amount of text and the language used in the book didnt make it seem like a kids bk at all. The pictures were a gd help as it made it all the more enjoyable without being dumbed down.
Sky and Earth keep you safe for 2010:)
I am now going to read the More...
WOW this bk only took me 3 days to read. I just couldn't put it down it was a real page turner! I think that the amount of text and the language used in the book didnt make it seem like a kids bk at all. The pictures were a gd help as it made it all the more enjoyable without being dumbed down.
Sky and Earth keep you safe for 2010:)
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Jun 27, 2011
Coyle
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A quick, fun read with a (mostly) interesting plot and a fun setting. Even more, it makes me want to learn more about the world in which the book is set (though maybe not so much the characters of this particular story).
Dec 16, 2010
Cameron
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This book is awesome because there is finally one of the books about the gloamglozer that is feared by every creature in the woods and the suspense is amazing.
Oct 04, 2010
Bree
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It's not a bad book. Especially for children!
it tells an epic tale. one that few would want to miss out on. and even though i am a teenager, and it may be perceived as a little childish for me, it was great.
i want to read the others :)
it tells an epic tale. one that few would want to miss out on. and even though i am a teenager, and it may be perceived as a little childish for me, it was great.
i want to read the others :)
Oct 23, 2009
Sonja
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Really enjoyed this book, the world that Stewart & Riddell created is so imaginative,, i love the illustrations! was surprised the main character in the first 3 books was not in this book, the book was about completely different characters, very fun :)
Mar 24, 2009
Nicole
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This was a very good book packed with action that kept you reading. It even had a little bit of a love story in it. Great book!
Sep 14, 2009
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May 18, 2009
Gwynn
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Exciting, adventurous, interesting, and very frightening at parts. LOVE IT!!!!!
May 28, 2010
April
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Once again I found myself transported into a fantastical wonderful world! I enjoyed this story as much as I enjoyed the Twig trilogy... but I think I'm going to have to go find a timeline as it's making me crazy trying to figure out where these two sets of tales fit together! This one gets five stars from me! I highly recommend it whatever age you are!
...and found it I did on this enchanting website... although the timeline is hard to read and navigate I found it fun!
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...and found it I did on this enchanting website... although the timeline is hard to read and navigate I found it fun!
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Jun 10, 2011
Robin
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I was worried that I would soon get a little tired of the series until this book completely revived me! An entirely new cast of characters (well, not ENTIRELY- wink, wink) and an unexpected shift in time brought the series back to life. For this story, Stewart takes us to the past to learn about Quint's (gee, where have I heard that name before?) introduction to the great academic city of Sacntaphrax. It was fun and fast paced, though pretty dark in places. Definitely a good read. And now I'm re
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Feb 15, 2011
Aimee
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I didn't like this one quite as much as the Twig adventures, but it was still pretty fun.
