‘At turns gorgeous, humorous, horrifying and awe-inspiring.’ — Fantasy Book Review

A heart-stopping, multi-million copy bestselling fantasy adventure for 9–11 year olds.

Twig has always felt a little different. He was raised by woodtrolls, but he isn’t one of them. One day, Twig, ever-curious about his past, does what no woodtroll has ever done before – he strays from the path. Into the strange and dangerous Deepwoods.

So begins a heart-stopping adventure filled with incredible creatures and unforgettable characters, brought to life by extraordinary illustrations throughout. Befriend banderbears and slaughterers, dodge halitoads, hover-worms, bloodoaks and rotsuckers, and join Twig on a journey like no other, as he discovers the truth about his past, and the world beyond the Deepwoods.

Beyond the Deepwoods is the first book of the Twig Saga – second trilogy in The Edge Chronicles, the internationally best-selling fantasy series, which has featured on the UK and the New York Times best-seller lists and sold more than 3 million copies. There are now 13 titles and four trilogies in the series, but each book is a stand-alone adventure, so you can read The Edge Chronicles in any order you choose!

‘At the sharp end of today's fantasy novels’ – The Times

‘The narrative will cast a spell over readers from the beginning’. – Publishers Weekly

‘If you are the kind of person who likes adventures and different types of monsters this is a great book for you!’ – The Guardian Book Reviews

‘The Edge may refer to the part of the world where the story takes place, but it also describes the part of your seat where your child will breathlessly linger.’ – common sense media