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Title: Edge Chronicles 2: Stormchaser (Edge Chronicles, The)
ISBN: 0440420881
Author:
Paul Stewart
Chris Riddell
Publicate Date: 2008-05-13
Publish: 2008-05-13
List Price: $6.99
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: Paperback
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1: Fun adventure and a fun young protagonist.
You probably do not need to read Beyond the Deepwoods first, but I would recommend it. The story doesn't skip a beat as it transitions from book 1 to book 2, but any references to the earlier story are well explained. Stormchaser featured the same beautiful drawings by Chris Riddell and was equally as easy to read. I enjoyed book 2 a little more because it seemed that it was written for a slightly older audience, but I still feel that The Edge Chronicles is written for readers younger than "Harry Potter" age.
I really enjoyed the look into the history and culture of Sanctaphrax and its population of academics. That was probably my favorite part of Stormchaser.
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2: Brilliant
Easily one of the more brilliant fantasy series to arrive on the market in the last decade, The Edge Chronicles all together are marvelous books.
My 10-year-old son and I have been reading them together and Stormchaser is his favorite to date. The story is cohesive and intelligent, with a dash of frivolity and an abundance of imaginative, original imagery I will be feasting on for years. As a fan of Tolkien since I was 8, this is one of the first fantasy series I have come across that, though inspiring similar emotions to Tolkien's work, does not seem to directly borrow from it. Truly, truly original work - fantastic! Stormchaser, in particular, kept me on the edge of my seat, as well as sparking some startling allusions to reality, some morality play and, interestingly enough, tactfully inserted political allegory without compromising the fantasy. Loved it!
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3: Edge Chronicles fan
I love the Edge Chronicles. So far this is the best. At first Twig was messing things up on the sky ship but when he became captain he tried to get through the cruel Twilight Woods and made it out into the Mire. He found ScreedToeTaker and found out who the real stone pilot really is. Finally, he finds out that Screed owns a sky ship. It's the best because it has action and adventure and it uncovers lots of secrets.
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4: The most memorable, but also most brutally violent book in the series
Book 2 is where the Edge Chronicles really takes off. The sky pirate adventures finally begin after the rough start of the first book. Before going any further, potential readers should be warned that this is by far the most disturbing book in the Edge Chronicles. In fact, I have not read many children's books that contain such extreme levels of carnage. Just a few of the topics touched upon in this book are death (don't get too attached to many of the characters), torture, maiming, and a serial killer who takes and displays certain body parts of his victims. At times you get the feeling that the author enjoys tormenting his characters, but I guess it just drives home the point that the Edge is a dangerous place.
Violence aside, "Stormchaser" is probably the most memorable book in the series so far (we're up to Book 7 as of this review). If you want sky pirate action, this book certainly delivers. As always, the writing is clever and the descriptions rich and detailed (not to mention the wonderfully grim illustrations as well). It is amazing how much story the author is able to cram into such a small space. We get the main story arc, plus multiple side stories that all tie into the main plotline. Unlike the first book, all of the events in this story have significance and help to advance the plot. Readers of Book 1 will be pleased to find that the author brings relevance to the events of that story as well (although it may come too late for readers who were put off by the lack of direction found in the first book).
Overall, Book 2 of the Edge Chronicles is a well written adventure that is certainly memorable, although not necessarily "fun," due to the exceessive violence. Readers who are left with a bad taste in their mouth after this book should still continue with the series, as it hits its stride and settles down after this installment.
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5: Crazy For Chronicles
Have you ever wanted to read a book chock full of adventure? Then the Edge Chronicles #2 is good for you. I love this book because there is sooo much adventure in this book. I also love this book because it is in the medieval/futuristic time. Finally I love this book because it has a semi happy ending at the end of this adventures story. That is why I think this is a good book.
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