On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness
Andrew Peterson
Book Review by Jubilee Anderson
Janner Igiby and his siblings have lived in Glipwood as long as he can remember. They’ve lived basically normal lives, except for the lizard-like fangs that patrol their city, or the looming threat of imprisonment. Or worse, the threat of being taken by the Black Carriage. So yes, pretty normal. But when the fangs single out the Igiby family amidst all the other families in Glipwood, Janner suspects there’s something his mother and grandfather are hiding about the past, his dead father, and their own lives.
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness, the first book of four in the Wingfeather Saga, weaves themes of courage, responsibility and siblinghood in a battle of good vs. evil.
I first began this book a few years ago, and I couldn’t put it down until I’d read the entire series. As the oldest of a sister and several brothers, I really connected with Janner Igiby. Andrew Peterson does a great job of hooking the reader with his characters and humor. I love his style so much! My family is currently reading the last book in the series, and I would definitely recommend this as a family read-aloud.
CONTENT:
Mild Violence // Slightly scary for young children
TAKEAWAYS:
As I mentioned before, I really connected to Janner’s weight of responsibility for his siblings as he learns to care for them and ultimately love them. I came away from this book satisfied, and although I didn’t feel like I had to read the other books, a while later, I did. And boy, I sure am glad I did, too! The fourth book is the best, and the Wingfeather Saga became one of my favorite series.
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