Last of the Sky Pirates

#1 Rook Saga: Edge Chronicles

Paul Stewart, Chris Riddell

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Corgi
01 September 2014

Fantasy; Fantasy & magical realism (Children's&YA); Mythological Creatures, People & Places; Young Adult Fantasy; Young Adult Science Fiction; Steampunk Sci-Fi; Young Adult Science Fiction

Series: The Edge Chronicles

The first book of the Rook Saga, part of the bestselling Edge Chronicles

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 hope for a future free from the fear of tyranny.

When his chance comes, Rook breaks all the rules and sets out on a journey to the Free Glades. His luck and determination lead him from one peril to another until he encounters a mysterious character - the last sky pirate - and is thrust into an extraordinary adventure.

The Last of the Sky Pirates is the first book of the Rook Saga - third trilogy in The Edge Chronicles, the internationally best-selling fantasy series, which has featured on the UK and the New York Times best-seller lists and sold more than 3 million copies. There are now 13 titles and four trilogies in the series, but each book is a stand-alone adventure, so you can read The Edge Chronicles in any order you choose.

By: Paul Stewart, Chris Riddell
Imprint: Corgi
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 7
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 351g
ISBN: 9780552569699
ISBN 10: 0552569690
Series: The Edge Chronicles
Pages: 512
Publication Date: 01 September 2014
Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Paul Stewart (Author) Paul Stewart is a highly regarded author of books for young readers - everything from picture books to football stories, fantasy and horror. Together with Chris Riddell, he is co-creator of the bestselling Edge Chronicles series, which has sold over three million books and is now available in over thirty languages. They are also co-creators of the Far-Flung Adventure series, which includes Fergus Crane, Gold Smarties Prize Winner, Corby Flood and Hugo Pepper, Silver Nestle Prize Winners, and the Barnaby Grimes Series.Chris Riddell (Author) Chris Riddell is an accomplished graphic artist who has illustrated many acclaimed books for children. He has won the UNESCO Award for Something Else, has twice won the Kate Greenaway Medal, and was shortlisted for the Kurt Maschler Award. He is also the acclaimed political cartoonist for the Observer.

Reviews for Last of the Sky Pirates (#1 Rook Saga: Edge Chronicles)

Once again the creation of the vast population of creatures and characters in skilful words and pictures is stupendous. The fact that the drawings are so full and detailed simply confirms the reality of this fantasy world for fans...surely in years to come new fantasy creations will be compared with Tolkien, Pratchett and Stewart/Riddell School Librarian Exuberant fantasy Bookseller This extraordinary tale sweeps the reader up into the world of Edge...Paul Stewart has once again crafted a book which cannot be put down once it is started, a book which excites, terrifies and enthrals the reader. Through the Looking Glass