The Stone Pilot - Softcover

Stewart, Paul; Riddell, Chris

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0552554391 ISBN 13: 9780552554398

Publisher: Corgi Childrens, 2006

Synopsis

This is an exclusive story, tracing the history of Maugin, the Stone Pilot, who Twig meets in "Stormchaser". Maugin is a trog, destined to change from a beautiful delicate creature into the fearsomely impressive adult termagant at her first blooding, due very soon. But an ill-fated trip above ground ends with her capture by Deepwoods slavers. Maugin's subsequent sale to a terrifying scientist could be the end of her - but for the actions of a young sky pirate, Quint Verginix. It is a wonderful accompaniment to the series and a must for any "Edge Chronicles" fan.

About this title

About the Author

Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell are the creators of the hugely successful Edge Chronicles, which have sold over two million copies and have been translated into over thirty languages worldwide. Their other collaborations include the Barnaby Grimes series and the Far Flung Adventures, the first of which, Fergus Crane, won the 2004 Gold Smarties Prize. 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. Winner of many prestigious awards including the UNESCO Prize (for Something Else), the Kate Greenaway Medal (in 2001 and 2004 for Pirate Diary and Jonathan Swift's 'Gulliver') and the Gold Nestle Prize for Ottoline and the Yellow Cat, he is also the political cartoonist for the Observer.

From the Back Cover

'More life, Stone Pilot!' Wind Jackal roared from the helm . . .

High above the Edgeworld, their woodspider-silk sails bilowing, great sky-ships speed through the air, each with a skilled stone pilot to control the flight-rock hat gives the ship its buoyancy. None of these pilots are as skilful as the legendary stone pilot of the sky ship Galerider - but where did this mysterious figure come from and what lies beneath the heavy hood?

From trog caverns to slave market, and with a fantastic sky ship battle, The Stone Pilot is an action-packed adventure set in the world of The Edge Chronicles:

'Stunningly original' GUARDIAN
'Fabulously illustrated' SUNDAY TIMES
'Fantasy and adventure annd wonderful line drawings' MAIL ON SUNDAY

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THE EDGE CHRONICLES

Edition details

• Publisher: Corgi Childrens
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0552554391
• ISBN 13: 9780552554398
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80