On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness
Adventure. Peril. Lost Jewels. and the Fearsome Toothy Cows of Skree.
The Crown Publishing Group · Print & ebook · March 18, 2008
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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- Who it’s for
- Swashbuckling fantasy with an off-kilter, storybook seriousness.
- Genres
- Christian Fantasy YA, Christian Adventure YA, YA Fantasy
- Published
- The Crown Publishing Group, March 18, 2008
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Once, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and their trusty dog, Nugget. 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. 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.
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The Igibys hold the secret to the lost legend and jewels of good King Wingfeather of the Shining Isle of Anniera. Full 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.
Oddly Enchanted
Swashbuckling fantasy with an off-kilter, storybook seriousness.
Come here for
- Adventure-peril with a crooked grin
- Mythic nonsense and a knowingly odd edge
Expect
- Layered but easy to sink into
- A keepsake feel with enough bite to keep it moving
Where it sits
| YA Fantasy | 74% |
|---|---|
| Christian Adventure YA | 62% |
| Christian Fantasy YA | 52% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- YA Fantasy
- Christian Adventure YA
- Christian Fantasy YA
- Authors
- Andrew Peterson, Listening Library
- Publisher
- The Crown Publishing Group
- Published
- March 18, 2008
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- YA Fantasy