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The Edge of the Cloud by K M Peyton (view source)
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It's a superb book. The fact that it's a ''sequel'' and still managed to win the Carnegie medal should tell you all that you need to know on that score. The characters are all wonderfully drawn: Christina is independent, a young woman working to earn her living, but she's capable of being naive on occasions. She loves Will and he certainly cuts a dashing figure, but he's reckless and not all that caring about Christina or anyone else for that matter. They're ''real'' people rather than hero and heroine of a story.
The stunning part for me was the background to the story - the development of flight and 'flying machines'. There's a real feeling of being in there, of holding your breath as stunts are tried and of horror when the inevitable happens. There are no punches pulled - this was very, very dangerous. The cover might make this book look like a romance, but for most of the time , it's anything but. I really enjoyed it and I'm looking forward to the third book in the series. I'd like to thank the publishers for sending a copy to the Bookbag.
You would be best reading [[Flambards by K M Peyton|Flambards]] before this book. It's a richer read if you know the background. We think you'll also like [[Wild Lily by K M Peyton]].
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