Bibliograph

Across the wall, tales of the Old Kingdom and beyond, Garth Nix

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Across the wall, tales of the Old Kingdom and beyond, Garth Nix

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Across the wall

Oclc number

57316647

Responsibility statement

Garth Nix

Sub title

tales of the Old Kingdom and beyond

Summary

A collection of fantasy short stories plus a novella that is set in the world of the Abhorsen trilogy. Nicholas Sayre will do anything to get across the Wall, back to the Old Kingdom. Thoughts of Lirael and Sam haunt his dreams, and he has come to realize that his destiny lies there, along with all those he cares for. But here in Ancelstierre, far south of the Wall, the Charter is dormant, and among the obstacles Nick faces is one that is not entirely human, and which has a strange power that seems to come from Nicholas himself. With Nicholas Sayre and the Creature in the Case, Garth Nix continues to explore the magical world of The Abhorsen Trilogy. In additional short stories that range from classic fantasy -- two widely different takes on the Merlin myth -- to a gritty urban version of Hansel and Gretel, to an unusual take on the role of nature in matters of love, and to a heartbreaking story of children and war, Garth Nix displays the range and versatility that have made him one of today's leading writers of fantasy for readers of all ages

Table Of Contents

Nicholas Sayre and the creature in the case -- Under the lake -- Charlie rabbit -- From the lighthouse -- Hill -- Lightning bringer -- Down to the scum quarter -- Heart's desire -- Hansel's eyes -- Hope chest -- My new epic fantasy series

Target audience

juvenile

Classification