Bibliograph

To hold the bridge, a tale of the Old Kingdom and other stories, Garth Nix

Type

Label

To hold the bridge, a tale of the Old Kingdom and other stories, Garth Nix

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

To hold the bridge

Responsibility statement

Garth Nix

Series statement

Old Kingdom / Abhorsen

Sub title

a tale of the Old Kingdom and other stories

Summary

Far to the north of the magical Old Kingdom, the Greenwash Bridge Company has been building a bridge for almost a hundred years. It is not an easy task, for many dangers threaten the bridge builders, from nomad raiders to Free Magic sorcerers. Despite the danger, Morghan wants nothing more than to join the Bridge Company as a cadet. But the company takes only the best, the most skillful Charter mages, and trains them hard. For the night might come when even an untried young cadet must hold the bridge alone against the most devastating of foes .....Also included in this remarkable collection are eighteen short stories that showcase Nix's versatility as he adds a fantastical twist on an array of genres including science fiction, paranormal, realistic fiction, mystery, and adventure..

Target audience

adolescent

Creator