{"title":"Corgi Children's","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"edge-chronicles-6-books-collection-set-paul-stewart-chris-riddell-ages-9-12-paperback","title":"Edge Chronicles 6 Books Collection Set by Paul Stewart \u0026 Chris Riddell - Ages 9-12 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Curse of the Gloamglozer\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Winter Knights\u003cbr\u003e\nClash of the Sky Galleons\u003cbr\u003e\nBeyond the Deepwoods\u003cbr\u003e\nStormchaser\u003cbr\u003e\nMidnight Over Sanctaphrax\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9789123616909\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Corgi Children's\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Ages 9-12 (Grades 4-7)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJourney to the strange, storm-swept world of the Edge in this six-book paperback collection by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell. Following two sagas, the Quint Saga and the Twig Saga, this set introduces readers to sky pirates, floating cities, treacherous quartermasters, and the perilous Deepwoods that stretch beyond the edge of a known world. Ideal for fantasy-loving kids ages 9 to 12 (Grades 4-7), the books combine fast-paced adventure with richly imagined settings, striking illustrations, and themes of courage, loyalty, and discovery, making this collection a fantastic gift for birthdays, holidays, or summer reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis six-book paperback collection gathers two arcs from Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell's Edge Chronicles: the Quint Saga and the Twig Saga. It opens with The Curse of the Gloamglozer, introducing Quint Verginix, son of the sky-pirate Wind Jackal, as he travels to the floating city of Sanctaphrax, tethered to the ground by a single chain. The Winter Knights follows Quint's training at the Knights Academy, learning to pilot stormchaser sky-ships into raging storms to harvest the stormphrax that keeps Sanctaphrax anchored. In Clash of the Sky Galleons, Quint and his father pursue Turbot Smeal, the quartermaster responsible for a devastating attack on their family. The collection then shifts to the earlier Twig Saga, beginning with Beyond the Deepwoods, in which young Twig Verginix ventures alone into the shadowy Deepwoods and uncovers unsettling truths about his origins. Stormchaser sees Twig piloting his own sky-ship into a Great Storm on a mission that will decide Sanctaphrax's fate, while Midnight Over Sanctaphrax brings the saga to a dramatic close as the floating city teeters on catastrophe. Together, these six novels blend high-flying action, inventive world-building, and vivid illustrations into one immersive fantasy universe. It's a rewarding read for anyone who enjoys exploring both sagas side by side, and a great introduction to a long-running series for young fantasy fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix full-length paperback novels from the Edge Chronicles fantasy series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes both the Quint Saga and the Twig Saga in one set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVivid world-building with sky pirates, floating cities, and storm-chasing adventure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for building reading stamina in kids ages 9-12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect gift for birthdays, holidays, or summer reading lists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA strong addition to any classroom library or home bookshelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Curse of the Gloamglozer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Quint Verginix, son of the sky-pirate Wind Jackal, travels to the floating city of Sanctaphrax and uncovers dangerous family secrets.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Winter Knights\u003c\/strong\u003e — Quint trains as a squire at the Knights Academy, learning to pilot stormchaser sky-ships as a harsh winter threatens Sanctaphrax.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClash of the Sky Galleons\u003c\/strong\u003e — Quint and his father pursue the treacherous quartermaster Turbot Smeal for revenge after an attack devastated their family.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeyond the Deepwoods\u003c\/strong\u003e — Young Twig Verginix ventures alone into the shadowy Deepwoods and uncovers the truth about his origins.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStormchaser\u003c\/strong\u003e — Twig pilots his own sky-ship into the heart of a Great Storm to retrieve the stormphrax that anchors Sanctaphrax.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMidnight Over Sanctaphrax\u003c\/strong\u003e — As the floating city teeters on the edge of catastrophe, Twig races to save Sanctaphrax from destruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPaul Stewart is a British author of children's and young adult fiction, best known for co-creating the Edge Chronicles, a long-running fantasy series set in a richly imagined world of floating cities and sky pirates. Chris Riddell is an acclaimed illustrator and author who brings the Edge to life with his distinctive, detailed artwork throughout the series. Together, Stewart and Riddell have built a partnership spanning many Edge Chronicles titles, blending inventive storytelling with striking visuals that have made the series a favorite among young fantasy readers and collectors of illustrated fiction alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPacked with sky pirates, floating cities, and storm-chasing adventure, this six-book set is perfect for kids who love fast-paced fantasy worlds. 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Along the way they debate philosophy, argue about frog-shaped road signs, and learn hard truths about trust, leadership, and what it means to build a community from scratch. It's satire dressed as adventure, gentle enough for young readers yet sly enough to make grown-ups grin at the sharp little jabs tucked into every chapter.\n\nThe Johnny Maxwell Trilogy shifts from tiny heroes to an ordinary schoolboy whose everyday world keeps bending toward the extraordinary. In Only You Can Save Mankind, Johnny discovers that the aliens in his favorite video game are asking for a truce, and that games might matter more than he thought. Johnny and the Dead finds him befriending the restless residents of a condemned cemetery who need a champion to save their resting place. Johnny and the Bomb sends him and his friends tumbling through time to World War II, where small choices carry unexpectedly large consequences. 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Before Discworld made him a household name, Pratchett wrote the Bromeliad and Johnny Maxwell trilogies for younger readers, blending sharp wit, warm humanity, and inventive plotting. A former journalist and press officer, he brought a keen eye for absurdity and social observation to everything he wrote, earning generations of devoted readers of every age, worldwide, across decades of storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis set delivers double the Pratchett magic in one paperback bundle—six clever, funny, big-hearted stories perfect for a birthday gift, classroom library, or summer reading stack. 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