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On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness

The Wingfeather Saga Book 1

The Wingfeather Saga Book 1

The Wingfeather Saga Book 1

By Andrew Peterson
Illustrated by Joe Sutphin

By Andrew Peterson
Illustrated by Joe Sutphin

By Andrew Peterson
Illustrated by Joe Sutphin

By Andrew Peterson
Illustrated by Joe Sutphin

By Andrew Peterson
Illustrated by Joe Sutphin

By Andrew Peterson
Illustrated by Joe Sutphin

By Andrew Peterson
Read by Andrew Peterson

By Andrew Peterson
Read by Andrew Peterson

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Part of The Wingfeather Saga

Part of The Wingfeather Saga

Part of The Wingfeather Saga

Part of The Wingfeather Saga

Paperback $9.99

May 16, 2023 | ISBN 9780593582473 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Hardcover $14.99

Mar 10, 2020 | ISBN 9780525653561 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Ebook $9.99

Aug 19, 2008 | ISBN 9780307446657 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Audiobook Download $23.00

Jan 05, 2021 | 500 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness

    PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AND ECPA BESTSELLER • Now in paperback! Once, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and their trusty dog, Nugget.

    NOW AN ANIMATED SERIES • Based on Andrew Peterson’s epic fantasy novels—starring Jody Benson, Henry Ian Cusick, and Kevin McNally. Executive Producer J. Chris Wall with Shining Isle Productions, and distributed by Angel Studios.

    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. 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. 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. Baum Wizard of Oz storybooks.

    About On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness

    PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AND ECPA BESTSELLER • Once, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and their trusty dog, Nugget. So begins the beloved Wingfeather Saga, with more than one million copies sold!

    NOW AN ANIMATED SERIES • Based on Andrew Peterson’s epic fantasy novels—starring Jody Benson, Henry Ian Cusick, and Kevin McNally. Executive Producer J. Chris Wall with Shining Isle Productions, and distributed by Angel Studios.
     
    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. 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. 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. Baum Wizard of Oz storybooks.
     
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    ON THE EDGE OF THE DARK SEA OF DARKNESS • NORTH! OR BE EATEN • THE MONSTER IN THE HOLLOWS • THE WARDEN AND THE WOLF KING • WINGFEATHER TALES • PEMBRICK’S CREATUREPEDIA • A RANGER’S GUIDE TO GLIPWOOD FOREST

    About On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness

    PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AND ECPA BESTSELLER • Once, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and their trusty dog, Nugget.

    NOW AN ANIMATED SERIES • Based on Andrew Peterson’s epic fantasy novels—starring Jody Benson, Henry Ian Cusick, and Kevin McNally. Executive Producer J. Chris Wall with Shining Isle Productions, and distributed by Angel Studios.

    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. 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.

    About On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness

    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. 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.

    *This audiobook includes a PDF of maps, illustrations, and more.

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    About Andrew Peterson

    Andrew Peterson is the bestselling author of the Wingfeather Saga, a singer/songwriter, and the founder of The Rabbit Room, which fosters community through story, art, and music. He and his wife, Jamie, live in Nashville.

    About Andrew Peterson

    Andrew Peterson is the bestselling author of the Wingfeather Saga, a singer/songwriter, and the founder of The Rabbit Room, which fosters community through story, art, and music. He and his wife, Jamie, live in Nashville.

    About Andrew Peterson

    Andrew Peterson is the bestselling author of the Wingfeather Saga, a singer/songwriter, and the founder of The Rabbit Room, which fosters community through story, art, and music. He and his wife, Jamie, live in Nashville.

    About Andrew Peterson

    Andrew Peterson is the bestselling author of the Wingfeather Saga, a singer/songwriter, and the founder of The Rabbit Room, which fosters community through story, art, and music. He and his wife, Jamie, live in Nashville.

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure

    Paperback | $9.99
    Published by WaterBrook
    May 16, 2023 | 304 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593582473

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure

    Hardcover | $14.99
    Published by WaterBrook
    Mar 10, 2020 | 304 Pages | 6 x 9 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780525653561

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure

    Ebook | $9.99
    Published by WaterBrook
    Aug 19, 2008 | 304 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780307446657

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Action & Adventure | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $23.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Jan 05, 2021 | 500 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780593401521

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    Praise

    Praise for the Wingfeather Saga

    “I love all the adventure and the wild inventiveness and, most of all, the heart in Andrew’s books. He is a poet and a master storyteller. I want to read anything he writes.”—Sally Lloyd-Jones, New York Times best-selling author of children’s books
     
    “An experience your family will never forget. I can’t recommend these books highly enough!”—Sarah Mackenzie, author of The Read-Aloud Family and founder and host of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast
     
    “The Wingfeather Saga is witty, imaginative, and full of heart. Highly recommended for middle-grade readers who’ve run out of Narnia novels and are searching for their next great series.”—Anne Bogel, creator of the Modern Mrs. Darcy blog and host of the What Should I Read Next? podcast
     
    “A wildly imaginative, wonderfully irreverent epic that shines with wit and wisdom—and features excellent instructions on how to cope with thwaps, Fangs, and the occasional toothy cow.”—Allan Heinberg, writer and coexecutive producer of ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy and cocreator of Marvel Comics’ Young Avengers
     
    “Immensely clever!”—Phil Vischer, creator of VeggieTales

    Awards

    Christy Award FINALIST 2009

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