(3) 4-6 Edge Chronicles series. This book follows Nate Quarter on his epic adventures through the Edge lands. The imaginative story--filled with steam-and-lightning powered ships, creatures of every ilk, and wrongs to be righted--connects the worlds of all three Edge Chronicle sub-trilogies (Twig, Quint, and Rook). Black-and-white illustrations (though they're sometimes illogically placed within the narrative) help readers more fully imagine the Edge.

Reviewer: Jenn Matters

(4) 4-6 Edge Chronicles series. Quint joins his father, the great sky pirate captain Wind Jackal, on a quest to avenge their family's murder at the hand of treacherous, slippery Turbot Smeal. The series's ninth title is overcrowded with people and predicaments, but the strange lands, bizarre creatures, apt illustrations, and tense action scenes will continue to captivate readers.

Reviewer: Lauren Maggio

(4) 4-6 Edge Chronicles series. When the leader of the floating city of Sanctaphrax dies, his daughter is taken by scheming relatives, and his apprentice, Quint, is enrolled in the famed Knights Academy. Meanwhile, a harsh snowstorm threatens the existence of Sanctaphrax and a power struggle ensues, partially masterminded by one of Quint's conniving squire-mates. Though this epic story is slow to unfold, it is richly detailed.

Reviewer: Mark Adam

(4) 4-6 Edge Chronicles series. In Gloamglozer, Quint helps the ruler of Sanctaphrax by undertaking a perilous trip to the core of the floating city where he unwittingly frees a deadly Gloamglozer. In Pirates, Rook makes a dangerous journey to become a librarian knight. In both books, plot development is not the focus, but the details are vivid and the spot art adds mood. Review covers these Edge Chronicles titles: The Curse of the Gloamglozer and The Last of the Sky Pirates.

Reviewer: Mark Adam

(4) 4-6 Edge Chronicles series. In Gloamglozer, Quint helps the ruler of Sanctaphrax by undertaking a perilous trip to the core of the floating city where he unwittingly frees a deadly Gloamglozer. In Pirates, Rook makes a dangerous journey to become a librarian knight. In both books, plot development is not the focus, but the details are vivid and the spot art adds mood. Review covers these Edge Chronicles titles: The Curse of the Gloamglozer and The Last of the Sky Pirates.

Reviewer: Mark Adam

(4) 4-6 Edge Chronicles series. Twig, a young sky pirate captain, must untether the anchor chain holding the floating city of Sanctaphrax in place before it's destroyed by an approaching storm. Unfortunately, Twig loses both his ship and his memory before he can perform this task. The overlong book contains too many scenes and outlandish characters, though the writing and detailed, somewhat grotesque, illustrations are evocative.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 Edge Chronicles series. Young Twig leaves his forest home after discovering he was adopted. In the "dark and deeply mysterious" Deep Woods, he encounters many mystical creatures before meeting his natural father--a sky pirate. Stormchaser describes Twig's own adventures aboard a sky ship. The episodic narratives are overlong, but the writing is strong and the detailed, often grotesque illustrations perfectly suit the text. Review covers these Edge Chronicles titles: Beyond the Deepwoods and Stormchaser.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 Edge Chronicles series. Young Twig leaves his forest home after discovering he was adopted. In the "dark and deeply mysterious" Deep Woods, he encounters many mystical creatures before meeting his natural father--a sky pirate. Stormchaser describes Twig's own adventures aboard a sky ship. The episodic narratives are overlong, but the writing is strong and the detailed, often grotesque illustrations perfectly suit the text. Review covers these Edge Chronicles titles: Beyond the Deepwoods and Stormchaser.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta