Book description
Rook Barkwater lives in the network of sewer-chambers beneath
Undertown, the bustling main city of the Edgeworld. He dreams of
becoming a librarian knight - one of those sent out to explore the
mysteries of their world. Somewhere out there lie the secrets of the
past - including the lost floating city of Sanctaphrax - and, maybe,
hope for a future free from the fear of tyranny. When his chance comes,
Rook grabs it! Breaking all the rules, he sets out on a journey to the
Free Glades and beyond. His luck and determination lead him from one
peril to another until, buried in the heart of the Deepwoods, Rook
encounters a mysterious character - the last sky pirate - and is thrust
into a bold adventure that dares to challenge the might of the dread
Guardians of the Night-
Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell are the creators of the hugely
successful Edge Chronicles, which have sold over two million
copies and have been translated into over thirty languages worldwide.
Their other collaborations include the Barnaby Grimes series
and the Far Flung Adventures, the first of which, Fergus
Crane, won the 2004 Gold Smarties Prize.
Paul Stewart is the author of a number of previous titles for
children including The Midnight Hand and The Wakening (a
Federation of Children's Book Groups Pick of the Year) for the
Yearling list.
Chris Riddell is an accomplished graphic artist who has illustrated
many acclaimed books for children. Winner of many prestigious awards
including the UNESCO Prize (for Something Else), the Kate
Greenaway Medal (in 2001 and 2004 for Pirate Diary and
Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver') and the Gold Nestlé Prize for
Ottoline and the Yellow Cat, he is also the political
cartoonist for the Observer.
