Skating School: Violet Skate Friends

Oct 1, 2024 6:38 PM

Author:Linda Chapman

Welcome to a magical world where dreams come true . . .

Emily is thrilled with her place at ice-skating school - she loves the exciting routines and daring new steps.

Each girl wants to be the best skater and win a pair of dazzling violet skates. But when they're put into pairs, problems begin. Can Emily show them that friendship and working together is the greatest prize of all?

Reviews

A hauntingly delicious dark fantasy, a cast of fascinating characters, a rich Gothic setting - this debut novel is one to watch

—— Cassandra Clare, New York Times bestselling author of The Mortal Instruments series

A lush Southern gothic whose memorable, eccentric characters draw you into their captivating world

—— Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale

Beautiful Creatures is a tale of absorbing love and impossible choices. Like a thick, hot Carolina summer, this story seeps into you until it's all you can think about

—— Carrie Ryan, author of The Forest of Hands and Teeth

Four stars out of five! It's very readable.

—— Cool-reads.com

The Edge series is mentioned in an article about essential books for all primary ages - These illustrated fantasy adventures appeal particularly to boys aged 7-10 and, because of their episodic structure, are marvellous for building reading stamina.

—— TES

Interview with Paul and Chris featured in the BookMark section of the Funday Times.

—— The Sunday Times

Authorgraph focussing on Chris Riddell. Mentions the Edge Chronicles.

—— Books for Keeps

Two page interview with Chris Riddell, co-creator of The Edge Chronicles with Paul Stewart.

—— Carousel

Paul Stewart & Chris Riddell attend the launch of The Reading Voyager; a mobile library set to travel around Manchester.

—— Manchester Evening News

Paul Stewart has woven an incredible story full of intricate details, larger then life characters, and extraordinary adventures...Chris Riddell has once again created detailed, sometimes disturbing, and always entertaining artwork which can be found throughout the book.

—— Through The Looking Glass

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