Far-Flung Adventures: Fergus Crane

Fergus Crane has an almost ordinary life-attending school on the ship Betty Jeanne and helping his mother in the bakery. But then a winged mechanical horse appears and whisks Fergus off to meet his long-lost uncle. Not only that, he finds out that his teachers are not what they seem-they're actually pirates! Can Fergus save his schoolmates from the far-off Fire Island? Perfect for 8- to 12-year-old readers, this is a deliciously accessible story. "Part Dickensian comedy, part pirate adventure."--Publishers Weekly

PAUL STEWART is a highly regarded author of books for young readers and is the co-creator of the bestselling Edge Chronicles.  He lives in Brighton, England, with his family.

CHRIS RIDDELL, co-creator of the Edge Chronicles, is an award-winning illustrator and political cartoonist.  He lives in Brighton, England, with his family.