Step to the Edge and enter a thrilling new fantasy series filled with amazing characters and unimaginable adventures-and see for yourself what lies beyond! From the Compact Disc edition. Only two things keep Twig going: the hopes of discovering his true identity and finding his destiny. So begins the heart-stopping adventure that will take Twig through a nightmarish world of goblins and trogs, bloodthirsty beasts and flesh-eating trees. 58634 EN Abandoned at birth, Twig is brought up by a family of woodtrolls. Soon he sets off to find out who he really is, and he does the unthinkable–he strays from the path. Beyond the Deepwoods Stewart, Paul AR Quiz No. He has always thought he was one of them, until, one cold night, he finds out he's not. Abandoned at birth in the dangerous Deepwoods, young Twig has been brought up by a family of woodtrolls. Filled with strange peoples and terrifying creatures, this is a world unlike any other, where action–and danger–await at every turn. Mantle, Clive ( Added Author).įar, far away, jutting out into the emptiness beyond, lies the Edge. THE TWIG TRILOGY, Book I When thirteen-year-old Twig discovers that he was abandoned at birth by an unknown outsider, he leaves his woodtroll family behind. This book is the 1st of the ‘Twig saga’ and is followed by Stormchaser and Midnight Over Sanctaphrax.Stewart, Paul. The illustrations are of equal importance to the text, evidencing a brilliant collaboration of writer and artist. Unusually for a novel at the time, aimed at young teens, this one is illustrated generously, with Chris Riddell’s elegant line drawings bringing the scenes to life. It’s a quick, action-packed read, with memorable characters and an intriguing setting. The focus is on Twig’s navigation of the dangers, with a background story of wanting to find his identity. One cold night Twig does what no woodtroll has ever done before. Abandoned at birth in the perilous Deepwoods, Twig Verginix is brought up by a family of woodtrolls. Compared to the subsequent books, there isn’t so much of a plot. Beyond the Deepwoods is the first book of the Twig saga the second trilogy in the Edge Chronicles. Having read the book several times before, predating even my book record, I find it difficult to stand back far enough to see the flaws. As the first published novel in the Edge Chronicles series, it sets the scene, introducing us to the creatures, geography and rules of this fantasy world. After straying from the path, he encounters one hazard after another in the dangerous Deepwoods.
Adopted by woodtrolls as a baby, he’s a misfit. Set in a place called The Edge, this story follows the journey of 13-year-old Twig.
The best way I can describe this book is Alice in Wonderland crossed with one of those video games where there are several gruesome ways to die on every level.
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