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To Hold the Bridge - by Garth Nix (Paperback)
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Highlights
- An entertaining short-story collection from the bestselling fantasy author Garth Nix, including an Old Kingdom novella, a short story set in the same world as Shade's Children, and another story set in the world of A Confusion of Princes.Garth Nix is renowned for his legendary fantasy works, but To Hold the Bridge showcases his versatility, as the collection offers nineteen short stories from genres including science fiction, paranormal, realistic fiction, mystery, and adventure.
- 432 Pages
- Young Adult Fiction, Fantasy
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"An old Kingdom novella and other tales"--Jacket.Book Synopsis
An entertaining short-story collection from the bestselling fantasy author Garth Nix, including an Old Kingdom novella, a short story set in the same world as Shade's Children, and another story set in the world of A Confusion of Princes.
Garth Nix is renowned for his legendary fantasy works, but To Hold the Bridge showcases his versatility, as the collection offers nineteen short stories from genres including science fiction, paranormal, realistic fiction, mystery, and adventure. Whether writing about vampires, detectives, ancient spirits, or odd jobs, Garth Nix's ability to pull his readers into new worlds is extraordinary.
Review Quotes
"Invariably well-written and featuring engaging characters throughout, these stories are all a pleasure to read. Nix's fans will treasure this collection." - Publishers Weekly
"Nix's talents for characterization, description, and plotting render each story in this work a pleasure to read. Readers of speculative fiction, whether teens or adults, should find much to enjoy in this collection." - School Library Journal
"Deft characterization and virtuoso worldbuilding with tones that range from creepy dread to grisly violence to poignant heartbreak to wry humor (sometimes within the same tale!). A tasty buffet for Nix fans and a comprehensive sampler for new readers." - Kirkus Reviews
"Nix has a very imaginative and wild mind, and his characters come to life. An enjoyable read for fantasy and science fiction fans." - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
"Nix's collection of richly imagined short fiction is a feast for speculative fiction fans of all ages." - Booklist (starred review)
Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 13 Years
Sub-Genre: Fantasy
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Number of Pages: 432
Publisher: HarperCollins
Theme: Historical
Format: Paperback
Author: Garth Nix
Language: English
Street Date: October 11, 2016
TCIN: 94317846
UPC: 9780062292537
Item Number (DPCI): 247-47-8546
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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