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Book Review By Phoenix Rye
The Edge Chronicles: Beyond the Deepwoods by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell

Twig always felt out of place with the woodtrolls that raised him. In fact, he felt out of place in the Deepwoods, and often longed to see what lay beyond the thick canopy of trees that formed the forest roof. All the woodtrolls were adamant about staying to the path, but when Twig is sent to visit his cousin, he feels an overwhelming temptation to wander into the mysterious forest. Stepping off the path is the beginning of a string of adventures for Twig, in which he encounters Trogs, Banderbears, Gyle Goblins, and a whole host of other unusual creatures. He also inadvertently ends up discovering the truth behind his enigmatic past, and why he never felt he truly belonged among the people of the Deepwoods. Throughout his adventures, Twig eventually ends up realizing that he really wants to be a sky pirate, but finding a ship to board is a difficulty that Twig must overcome.   


Plot & Themes
Tone of book - very upbeat
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - fantasy world/fantasy past
Coming of age Yes
Youngster becomes - an adult (general)
Is this an adult or child's book? - Kid's book (ages 7-14)
Descript. of chases or violence - 20 %
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 20 %
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 40 %
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 20 %

Main Character
Identity: - Male
Profession/status:
Age: - a teen

Main Adversary
Identity: - magical being
Age: - long-lived adults
Profession/status:
Has magical powers? Yes
Magical/mental powers of main antagonist: - can change shapes - can fly - can read emotions
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a moderate amount
How sensitive is this character?
Sense of humor - Cynical sense of humor
Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters

Setting
Terrain

Writing Style
Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment
How much dialogue? - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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