The Rook Trilogy: Includes: The Last of the Sky Pirates, Vox & Freeglader (Edge Chronicles) [Import] [Hardcover]

Paul Stewart (Author), Chris Riddell (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Edge Chronicles

The Last of the Sky Pirates Rook Barkwater lives beneath Undertown, the bustling city of the Edgeworld. He dreams of becoming a librarian knight and sets out on a perilous journey. In the heart of the Deepwoods, Rook encounters a mysterious character - the last sky pirate ...Vox High in the crumbling Palace of Statues, little more than a prisoner of the all-powerful Guardians of the Night, Vox Verlix plots and schemes ...Rook Barkwater finds himself embroiled in Vox's scheming. He must stop him or the Edgeworld could fall into total chaos ...Freeglader Undertown is destroyed! Gnokgoblins, waifs and cloddertrogs huddle by the ruins, preparing for a mass exodus to the Free Glades. Rook Barkwater knows the journey will be full of peril. Dangers are everywhere, and in the Goblin Nations, the tribes are massing for war. Can Rook and his friends preserve freedom in the Edgeworld?

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

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 Nestle Prize for Ottoline and the Yellow Cat, he is also the political cartoonist for the Observer.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 1184 pages
• Publisher: Doubleday UK (October 7, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385615698
• ISBN-13: 978-0385615693
• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 2.6 x 8.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,184,833 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read, January 2, 2011

By 

Maxexn - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: The Rook Trilogy: Includes: The Last of the Sky Pirates, Vox & Freeglader (Edge Chronicles) (Hardcover)

I own the Edge Chronicles series, and bought this for my 27 year old son. I was surprised and happy to see each trilogy printed in a single bound volume.

I am 48 and love these books. I have never been much of a casual reader, but when my wife found these I was hooked. Although intended for younger audiences they certainly are a great read for adults. The story lines are always exciting and adventurous. Character development is superb with fantastic creatures and locations illustrated by Chris Riddell coloring the background. I was impressed with the level of vocabulary used, outstanding. Mr. Stewart is not allowing children (nor adults) to be coddled here.

Freeglader is one of my all time favorites in the Rook trilogy. The battle scene had me raising my hand and shouting YES! I cannot say enough about these books. The last in the series is The Immortals and I will say I shed a tear as I read the last words of the last page. It was if I had said goodbye to some old and beloved friends. But the great thing about books - you can always go back and visit anytime.

Buy these for yourself or your kids you will not be disappointed.