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Across the Wall: A Tale of the Abhorsen and Other Stories

Garth Nix

From renowned fantasy author of the Old Kingdom series, Garth Nix, comes an entertaining collection of stories, including one Old Kingdom novella.

Across the Wall brings together an electic mix of Garth Nix's writing spanning several years, beginning with the novella set in the Old Kingdom, "Nicholas Sayre and the Creature in the Case," winner of two Aurealis Awards.

The collection also includes two tales inspired by Arthurian legend, a war story, a western, a traditional tale with a twist and a hilarious choose-your-own-adventure spoof. The volume is introduced by the author himself and, even better, so is each story--giving context, anecdotes and a glimpse into the exceptional mind of Garth Nix.

Book Details

  • Publisher: HarperCollins
  • Publish Date: Aug 1st, 2006
  • Pages: 432
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 6.76in - 4.24in - 1.00in - 0.46lb
  • EAN: 9780060747152
  • Recommended age: 13-UP
  • Categories: Fantasy - General

About the Author

Nix, Garth: -

Garth Nix is an award-winning and New York Times bestselling author whose beloved Old Kingdom fantasy series begins with Sabriel. His many other novels include Shade's Children and A Confusion of Princes, and he has written such children's series as The Seventh Tower and the Keys to the Kingdom, as well as co-writing TroubleTwisters and Have Sword, Will Travel with Sean Williams. His work has been translated into forty-two languages and has sold more than seven million copies.

Praise for this book

"Will attract the full spectrum of Nix's fans." - ALA Booklist
"A grand fantasy adventure. Fans will eagerly anticipate this volume and find a nice range of writing from one of the leading fantasy writers at work today." - Kirkus Reviews
"Nicholas Sayre and the Creature in the Case displays his flair for adventure, as a thoroughly ripping yarn." - Locus