Beware of the Toothy Cows and Gnag the Nameless! Follow the adventures of the four Igiby children as they discover the truth about themselves and escape the Fangs of Dang. Thus, begins the saga of Wingfeather with its twists and turns, strange creatures (trolls, quill diggles, and ridgerunners) stranger traditions (the Dragon Day Festival, whistletharps, and eating maggotloaf-anyone?) wildly unique characters you can trust (-or can you?) perilous adventures (battles and rescues), and even perilous-er dangers. As his descendants repeated this story, they eventually came to call their world Aerwiar. “Well, here we are,” exclaimed the first person (named Dwayne) when he saw the very first thing the Maker created. Extra features include new interior illustrations from Joe Sutphin, funny footnotes, a map of the fantastical world, inventive appendices, and fanciful line art in the tradition of the original Frank L.
The Igibys hold the secret to the lost legend and jewels of good King Wingfeather of the Shining Isle of Anniera.įull of characters rich in heart, smarts, and courage, On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness is a tale children of all ages will cherish, families can read aloud, and readers’ groups are sure to enjoy discussing for its many layers of meaning. But they will need all their gifts and all that they love to survive the evil pursuit of the venomous Fangs of Dang, who have crossed the dark sea to rule the land with malice. Janner Igiby, his brother, Tink, and their disabled sister, Leeli, are gifted children as all children are, loved well by a noble mother and ex-pirate grandfather. Now in hardcover for the first time, featuring all-new illustrations! Once, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and their trusty dog, Nugget.
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