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The most spectacular Edge story yet with a stunning new cover look!
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Five hundred years into the the third age of flight and mighty phraxships steam across the immensity of the Deepwoods, plying their lucrative trade between the three great cities. Nate Quarter,a young Lamplighter from the mines of the eastern woods is propelled on an epic journey of self-discovery that encompasses tournaments, battles, revolutions and a final encounter with the Immortals themselves. This is the final tale in the Edge Chronicles sequence and it's a fabulous climax to the most original and dramatic fantasy series being written today. Set years in the future, this book is ideal for new readers to discover the series before going back to read the 'history' of Twig, Rook and Quint. Packed with incredible illustrations from Chris Riddell, this is a wonderfully funny, moving and utterly inventive book.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The Immortals is the final instalment in the Edge Chronicles, but it can be read as a stand alone book too. It's epic, packed with adventure, I love the creatures and monsters in it. Some bits are really tense and dark, and then there are moments are real humour to keep the reader guessing. The illustrations match the text perfectly and bring the world of the Edge to life. I love the way nothing is black and white in the story, there are real moral dilemmas which the characters must face and it gets you thinking about what you would do as the reader. I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it!!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I know what I like about the Edge Chronicles, and this has it in spades. The opening is depressing - bullying, casual violence and killing, but it quickly changes into an exhilarating escape and victory, with story elements that are built on throughout the volume. For 600 pages there are wonderful tales of exploration, with new cities(Riverrise, Hive, Great Glade, Midwood decks, thorn harbour, Old Undertown and Sanctaphrax), areas (the thorn tunnel and the cliff beyond the edge)new maps(all the towns, including the Woods in the proper scale, and from the side which shows the surroundings!), vehicles, races and sports, though less illustrations than you'd be used to. There are a small cast of characters which you go through tiredness, illness, war and victory with; the bad guys get their comeuppance swiftly and there are references back to the other books, even revealing links between all of them. It moves the saga onto a whole new level and leaves scope and locations for future adventures. The book is long but so varied and well paced it is a very satisfying and enjoyable read and for me the best of the entire series.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The Immortals (for those who don't know) is the 10th book in The Edge Chronicles, a series that has somehow passed me by so far. After finishing this book, however, that is about to change.. I've already started one of the earlier books! The Edge Chronicles are a fantasy series for older children, although it has many fans of all ages.
This book is being marketed as the final book in the series, but also as an epic stand alone read, ideal as an introduction for new readers. This was, I admit something I wasn't too sure about - was it really possible to step into a series at the end, and not be totally confused?
It turns out that it is completely possible, and the key to this seems to be that The Immortals is set some time into the future, with a rapidly developing world, and of course, new characters.
The world that has been created for this series is so well imagined, there are so many areas, with different ways of life, and many different creatures and characters - and yet not once did I get lost or confused. This is of course aided by the wonderful illustrations found throughout the book, especially the maps. It's a great example of how illustrations can add to and enhance a novel.
Moving on to the book itself, The Immortals tell the story of Nate Quarter, a lamplighter from the mines, as he travels from one end of The Edge to the other. It's a story of self discovery, set in the story of a changing world, complete with battles and revolutions. The main characters are well imagined, and well developed, to the point that I was sad to say goodbye as I finished the book.
For existing fans of the chronicles, The Immortals offers a new story, and new characters, whilst also wrapping up old stories, and bringing the series to a satisfying close. For new readers, it really is a good introduction - it's a great stand alone read, but also hints at past events, at a level just right to encourage you to go back and explore past stories.
This book is being marketed as the final book in the series, but also as an epic stand alone read, ideal as an introduction for new readers. This was, I admit something I wasn't too sure about - was it really possible to step into a series at the end, and not be totally confused?
It turns out that it is completely possible, and the key to this seems to be that The Immortals is set some time into the future, with a rapidly developing world, and of course, new characters.
The world that has been created for this series is so well imagined, there are so many areas, with different ways of life, and many different creatures and characters - and yet not once did I get lost or confused. This is of course aided by the wonderful illustrations found throughout the book, especially the maps. It's a great example of how illustrations can add to and enhance a novel.
Moving on to the book itself, The Immortals tell the story of Nate Quarter, a lamplighter from the mines, as he travels from one end of The Edge to the other. It's a story of self discovery, set in the story of a changing world, complete with battles and revolutions. The main characters are well imagined, and well developed, to the point that I was sad to say goodbye as I finished the book.
For existing fans of the chronicles, The Immortals offers a new story, and new characters, whilst also wrapping up old stories, and bringing the series to a satisfying close. For new readers, it really is a good introduction - it's a great stand alone read, but also hints at past events, at a level just right to encourage you to go back and explore past stories.
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The final Edge Chronicles book
The Immortals is the last of the Edge chronicles books, a 12 book series (If you include The lost barkscrolls, a collection of the short stories written for world book day, and... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Alice in Wonderland
Great book for young fans of fantasy
My son 12 years old is absolutely keen on EDGE Chronicles and he says that this is great book for fans of fantasy
Published 20 months ago by Anna, London
The Immortals (Edge Chronicles)
This was bought for my son, this was the first book that he ever got that led to him being addicted to the Edge Chronicles. Very much recommended.
Published on 25 April 2010 by Mrs. Amanda Conquest
Great fun
When this title landed I thought great as to be honest it gave me the chance to reread the previous novels by Stewart and Riddell to refamiliarize myself with the characters and... Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2010 by Gareth Wilson - Falcata Times Blog
Gave me the shivers!
This was absolutely brilliant.
I had not really read one of Paul Stewart and Chris Riddel's books in a long time, having started reading them when I was 9 and being quite a... Read more
I had not really read one of Paul Stewart and Chris Riddel's books in a long time, having started reading them when I was 9 and being quite a... Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2010 by Booknose
Satisfactory-but i was expecting more...
And so the fantastic edge chronicles series draws to a close, ive been following the series from the beginning and have read each book about 2 or 3 times over. Read more
Published on 25 May 2009 by Mrs. C. A. Lizzimore
Excellent Book
This book continues the story of the Edge Chronicles, It can be read and enjoyed (like all the others)on its own or as part of the series, as all the books link via the family... Read more
Published on 23 May 2009 by Mrs. D. J. Rugg
aamzing ties up most things
great ties up stonce sickness and where the floating city went(i cant spell its name) and where rook and twig went and what happend to the stone pilot and many other things but... Read more
Published on 15 May 2009 by Alan Coote
Astonishing imagination and outstanding illustrations
This is an innovative and vibrant book. The astonishing imagination and outstanding illustrations make this one of the most original and dramatic fantasy series available today. Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2009 by FantasyBookReview.co.uk
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