About the book
An entertaining short-story collection from 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 every genre of literature 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.
What wonders await in these nineteen worlds?
- Return to the Old Kingdom: A brand-new story set in the world of the Abhorsen series, where a young man named Morghan must claim his inheritance and destiny with the legendary Bridge Company.
- Witches and Wizards: Discover a secret society of witches at Ermine College fighting an ancient magical law in \"A Handful of Ashes.\"
- Supernatural Encounters: Face down vampire weather, go fishing for strange creatures with Hellboy, and witness an ancient spirit defend the heart of Paris.
- Futuristic Worlds: Revisit the worlds of Shade’s Children and A Confusion of Princes, and find out what it’s really like to be a sidekick on Mars.
Editions of To Hold the Bridge
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062292537
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062292544
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An entertaining short-story collection from 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 every genre of literature 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.
What wonders await in these nineteen worlds?
- Return to the Old Kingdom: A brand-new story set in the world of the Abhorsen series, where a young man named Morghan must claim his inheritance and destiny with the legendary Bridge Company.
- Witches and Wizards: Discover a secret society of witches at Ermine College fighting an ancient magical law in \"A Handful of Ashes.\"
- Supernatural Encounters: Face down vampire weather, go fishing for strange creatures with Hellboy, and witness an ancient spirit defend the heart of Paris.
- Futuristic Worlds: Revisit the worlds of Shade’s Children and A Confusion of Princes, and find out what it’s really like to be a sidekick on Mars.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is To Hold the Bridge about?
An entertaining short-story collection from 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 every genre of literature 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.
What wonders await in these nineteen worlds?
- Return to the Old Kingdom: A brand-new story set in the world of the Abhorsen series, where a young man named Morghan must claim his inheritance and destiny with the legendary Bridge Company.
- Witches and Wizards: Discover a secret society of witches at Ermine College fighting an ancient magical law in \"A Handful of Ashes.\"
- Supernatural Encounters: Face down vampire weather, go fishing for strange creatures with Hellboy, and witness an ancient spirit defend the heart of Paris.
- Futuristic Worlds: Revisit the worlds of Shade’s Children and A Confusion of Princes, and find out what it’s really like to be a sidekick on Mars.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in To Hold the Bridge?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy
Where can I read a sample of To Hold the Bridge?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062292537
Who is/are the Author/s of the book To Hold the Bridge?
Garth Nix
Who is the Publisher of the book To Hold the Bridge?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
To Hold the Bridge is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062292537) and ebook(ISBN 9780062292544)
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