In the great floating city of Sanctaphrax, blizzards howl through the streets as the Edgeworld descends into an endless winter. Quint, the son of a...
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Feb 09, 2010
Charlyn
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What I found in this edition published in the UK was a list of the books in the series divided into groups. This is the second of three book about Quint and I have already begun the third. Quint loses his good friend Maris Pallitax when her father dies and his will turns her guardianship over to her cruel aunt and uncle in Undertown. Because Quint had been apprenticed to her father Linius Pallitax, he believes that he may no longer have a future at the Most High Academe of Sanctaphrax. But Qui
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Jan 24, 2009
Jaemi
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For the first time in my reading of this series, I had a hard time getting through the book. I’m not really sure whether it was me, or the story. More than the others it felt a bit out of left field, even though it wasn’t.
Following up the previous tale, The Most High Academe has died, Quint is training to be a Knight Academic, sponsored by the Professor of Light, and Maris is in Undertown, in the “care” of her uncle.
Plots abound throughout the school, as the weather turns More...
Following up the previous tale, The Most High Academe has died, Quint is training to be a Knight Academic, sponsored by the Professor of Light, and Maris is in Undertown, in the “care” of her uncle.
Plots abound throughout the school, as the weather turns More...
Apr 01, 2009
Max
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Following up the previous tale, The Most High Academe has died, Quint is training to be a Knight Academic, sponsored by the Professor of Light, and Maris is in Undertown, in the “care” of her uncle.
his first year in the Knights Academy, making friends (Raff and Phinn) and an enemy (Vilnix). When perpetual winter threatens the existence of Sanctaphrax, Quint and his friends, the Winter Knights, brave the Open Sky to find the source of the cold and to restore warmth to their city. Sky Schol More...
his first year in the Knights Academy, making friends (Raff and Phinn) and an enemy (Vilnix). When perpetual winter threatens the existence of Sanctaphrax, Quint and his friends, the Winter Knights, brave the Open Sky to find the source of the cold and to restore warmth to their city. Sky Schol More...
Jul 07, 2009
Sophia
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I enjoyed this book although it does move a bit slow. It tells the story of a young boy who succeeds not only in storm chasing studies but also his who has compassion, strength of character and a quick mind. Reminiscent of Harry Potter, this story too creates a whole new world with new terminology to describe it. The author has creative ideas and I can see why this series is so popular in England with little boys since it is rather technical, mechanical oriented at times yet still there is a goo
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Jun 02, 2010
I kind of didn't like this book as much as the others because I couldn't get into it. Nothing interesting happened in this book as much as the other books like Vox when Rook meets his grandfather Twig who is the protagonist in the Twig saga of the Edge chronicles. But I thought some scenes were good like when Maris was tricked by Quint's letters, even though the book was really stretched out with 300 something pages with nothing really interesting happening like a big battle or a meaningful even
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Feb 17, 2009
Duane
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Another adventure in the Edge series and this book doesn't dissapoint. Quint finds himself entering the Knights Academy and soon finds out that even behind those walls there are battles looming. A terrible snow storm is hitting the Edge and they need to discover why it's happening and how to stop it. A nice read for anybody who enjoys fantasy type books.
Jun 16, 2011
Peter
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I find the Quint story line much less appealing than the one starring Twig, but any way you look at it, these books are fantastic. I think that the imagination of the authors is the thing that is most interesting; the Edge, the creatures, the academics, etc. Combined with magnificent illustrations and exceptional writing, this series is all but invincible.
Jan 13, 2010
Sally
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Nearly at the end of the 2nd in the Edge Chronicles and I have really enjoyed it so far. I think that this series is 1 of the Best young adult series I have yet come across. I feel it has enough depth to the story line and the language used in it is by no means all that simple. Yet made easier to read by having pics to look at!
I loved this book although it did start off a little too sad for me!
I loved this book although it did start off a little too sad for me!
Jun 10, 2010
Brenda
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This is the eighth book in the series and although it had a slow start I like how it ended. I still find the illustrations matched with the writing to be the makings of one of the best children's stories out there. Which is why I am off to find number 9.
May 30, 2010
Michael
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This book is more about Quint.I liked some of the story lines in this book. Like the Knights Academy. But some things just were not as interesting like some of the side stories like Stope in the forges. Good book, but not as good as some of the other Edge Chronicle books like Stormchaser, Freeglader, and The Last of the Sky Pirates.
Dec 28, 2007
Joan
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Series: The Edge Chronicles, Number 8. Quint, the son of the sky pirate Wind Jackal, is trying to survive his first year in the Knights Academy, making friends (Raff and Phinn) and an enemy (Vilnix). When perpetual winter threatens the existence of Sanctaphrax, Quint and his friends, the Winter Knights, brave the Open Sky to find the source of the cold and to restore warmth to their city. Great adventure with unusual creatures, machines, and subplots. Use in middle school for fantasy lovers.
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Aug 04, 2011
Vixen
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fabulous. you really get to explore above the great rock this time. the plot is great and very interesting and like nothing ive ever read before. its very original.
Jun 29, 2011
Robin
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This one didn't move quite as fast as some of the others but it was still a fun read. It takes you back to explain some of the "historical" events that you've only heard bit and pieces of until now. Of course there were moments of political intrigue and high adventure, as well. Some of the action sequences were surprisingly gruesome for juvenile fiction, but that seems to happen a bit in this series.
On to book 9!
On to book 9!
Dec 14, 2010
Amanda
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Aug 02, 2007
Megan
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You really can't go wrong with a children's fantasy series. I would go so far as to say I like this as much as Harry Potter. I like it because as many bad things happen to the protagonist as good things, and in my experiance that's really the way life rolls. And it's about pirates in the sky, so cool with awesome illustrations.
Feb 28, 2009
Luann
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I love this series by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell. The Winter Knights is the eighth in The Edge Chronicles. It was slow going in the beginning, but did pick up the pace eventually. A must-read for those who have read the previous seven.
Jan 21, 2008
Heidi
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There are a ton of books in this series. They are all fun and playful fantasy reads.
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