Packed with the incredible art of Chris Riddell, this broody tale for children takes you deep into a magical world where you must persevere to reach your happy ending. Twig is a bright boy, and though he struggles to overcome it all, his determination helps him to persevere. But Twig is not a troll.Įach chapter introduces a new character to Twig, a new challenge or a new ally, but the dangers of the Deepwoods are as terrible as they are magical, and because Twig had never strayed so far before, he is hopelessly lost.Įach new creature that he meets proves to be a teacher of sorts, and each experience teaches him more about the forest and how to survive. His one piece of advice to see him through, however, proves to be a flop right at the start. His mother, however, finally admits to him that she is not his real mother that he was found, abandoned, and Twig must now leave with the burden of feeling utterly unwanted while braving a forest full of danger and lurking beasts, including the most terrifying demon of them all: the Gloamglozer. He knows he’s not like the other trolls in the colony, and it’s not just his physical design that makes him stand out, but his difficulty with some of the important rules, too. This book is the 1st of the ‘Twig saga’ and is followed by Stormchaser and Midnight Over Sanctaphrax.Twig might be a boy like any other, except in the colony of trolls, he doesn’t fit in at all. The illustrations are of equal importance to the text, evidencing a brilliant collaboration of writer and artist.
Unusually for a novel at the time, aimed at young teens, this one is illustrated generously, with Chris Riddell’s elegant line drawings bringing the scenes to life. Thirteen-year-old Twig, having always looked and felt different from his woodtroll family. It’s a quick, action-packed read, with memorable characters and an intriguing setting. Beyond the Deepwoods by Paul Stewart, Chris Riddell. The focus is on Twig’s navigation of the dangers, with a background story of wanting to find his identity. Compared to the subsequent books, there isn’t so much of a plot. Having read the book several times before, predating even my book record, I find it difficult to stand back far enough to see the flaws. As the first published novel in the Edge Chronicles series, it sets the scene, introducing us to the creatures, geography and rules of this fantasy world. After straying from the path, he encounters one hazard after another in the dangerous Deepwoods. Adopted by woodtrolls as a baby, he’s a misfit.
Set in a place called The Edge, this story follows the journey of 13-year-old Twig. Abandoned at birth in the perilous Deepwoods, Twig Verginix i. The best way I can describe this book is Alice in Wonderland crossed with one of those video games where there are several gruesome ways to die on every level. Read 909 reviews from the worlds largest community for readers.
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