The eagerly awaited conclusion to the Rook Barkwater stories. The Edge Chronicles go from strength to strength. - Junior News and Mail (Farnborough) The Edge series is mentioned in an article about essential books for all primary ages - These illustrated fantasy adventures appeal particularly to boys aged 7-10 and, because of their episodic structure, are marvellous for building reading stamina. TES Four stars out of five! It's very readable. - Cool-reads.com Entertaining fantasy at its finest and, costed out per exciting incident, would prove exceptionally good value for money. - TES

Paul Stewart is the author of a number of previous titles for children including THE MIDNIGHT HAND and THE WAKENING (a Federation of Children's Book Groups Pick of the Year) for the Yearling list Chris Riddell is an accomplished graphic artist who has illustrated many acclaimed books for children and has won the Unesco Award for Something Else, as well as being shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Award. He is also the acclaimed political cartoonist for the Guardian and the Observer.