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'This is a masterful short story collection including a rarely seen Old Kingdom novella. Garth Nix proves he is a master of the short story with this intriguing collection of tales. Leading with the novella to hold the bridge, fans of Garth Nix will be more than satisfied with the richly detailed and thrilling tale of Charter Magic and a deathly duel. Fans new and old will delight in the subsequent tales, including fantasy and science fiction, with witches, vampires, strange worlds and stranger creatures making their appearance.' (Publication summary)
Contents
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To Hold the Bridge : An Old Kingdom Story,
single work
novella
fantasy
young adult
'This is a masterful short story collection including a rarely seen Old Kingdom novella. Garth Nix proves he is a master of the short story with this intriguing collection of tales. Leading with the novella to hold the bridge, fans of Garth Nix will be more than satisfied with the richly detailed and thrilling tale of Charter Magic and a deathly duel. Fans new and old will delight in the subsequent tales, including fantasy and science fiction, with witches, vampires, strange worlds and stranger creatures making their appearance.' (Publication summary)
- Vampire Weather, single work short story (p. 52-68)
- Strange Fishing in the Western Highlands, single work short story (p. 69-87)
- Old Friends, single work short story fantasy (p. 88-100)
- The Quiet Knight, single work short story (p. 101-112)
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The Highest Justice,
single work
short story
A princess goes back to a castle after using a unicorn to revive her dead mother and seeks to avenge her death.
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A Handful of Ashes,
single work
short story
fantasy
'Mari and Francesca are sizars - poor students allowed to study witchcraft at Ermine College in return for menial work. Despite the few hours they can dedicate to reading and learning, they are both talented at magic, and determined to graduate. When some of their wealthier schoolmates invoke powerful magic laws to humiliate them, they unleash more than they bargained for. Can the sizars save the college? The future of Ermine College is at stake!'
Source: Publisher's blurb.
- The Big Question, single work short story (p. 163-176)
- Stop!, single work short story fantasy (p. 177-190)
- Infestation, single work short story science fiction (p. 191-211)
- The Heart of the City, single work short story (p. 212-234)
- Ambrose and the Ancient Spirits of East and West, single work short story (p. 235-263)
- Holly and Iron, single work short story young adult (p. 264-306)
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The Curious Case of the Moondawn Daffodils Murder,
single work
short story
historical fiction
'Obviously a Sherlock Holmes pastiche, in this case featuring the great detective’s young cousin Magnus, currently a resident of Bedlam as a consequence of certain circumstances that may not be discussed. Shepherded by his keeper, Almost-Doctor Shrike, he volunteers to help the police with a strange case of a man who stole an armload of daffodils from Green Park, murdering the keeper in the process.'
Source: Locus Magazine (www.locusmag.com/Reviews/2011/08/lois-tilton-reviews-short-fiction-late-august-2/). (Sighted: 30/11/2016)
- An Unwelcome Guest, single work short story (p. 324-335)
- Sidekick of Mars, single work short story (p. 336-356)
- You Won't Feel a Thing, single work short story (p. 357-370)
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Peace in Our Time,
single work
short story
fantasy
In a post-apocalyptic world, a formerly high-ranking official tells the story of the destruction of his 'clockwerk' civilisation.
- Master Haddad’s Holiday, single work short story (p. 384-)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Other Formats
- Sound recording.
- Braille.
- Large print.
Works about this Work
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Australian Fantasy
2016
single work
review
— Appears in: S F Commentary , April no. 91 2016; (p. 91=93)
— Review of Clariel 2014 single work novel ; To Hold the Bridge : Tales from the Old Kingdom and Beyond 2015 selected work short story ; Skywatcher 2014 single work novel ; The Shaman's Secret 2015 single work children's fiction ; Battleaxe 1995 single work novel ; Avery 2013 single work novel ; A Crucible of Souls 2013 single work novel -
Review : To Hold the Bridge
2015
single work
review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 30 no. 3 2015; (p. 43)
— Review of To Hold the Bridge : Tales from the Old Kingdom and Beyond 2015 selected work short story -
Review : To Hold the Bridge : A Tale of the Old Kingdom and Other Stories
2015
single work
review
— Appears in: Reading Time , July 2015;
— Review of To Hold the Bridge : Tales from the Old Kingdom and Beyond 2015 selected work short story -
Aurora Australis: Stories, Stories, and More Stories!
2015
single work
— Appears in: Aurora Australis , June 2015;
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Review : To Hold the Bridge : A Tale of the Old Kingdom and Other Stories
2015
single work
review
— Appears in: Reading Time , July 2015;
— Review of To Hold the Bridge : Tales from the Old Kingdom and Beyond 2015 selected work short story -
Review : To Hold the Bridge
2015
single work
review
— Appears in: Magpies : Talking About Books for Children , July vol. 30 no. 3 2015; (p. 43)
— Review of To Hold the Bridge : Tales from the Old Kingdom and Beyond 2015 selected work short story -
Australian Fantasy
2016
single work
review
— Appears in: S F Commentary , April no. 91 2016; (p. 91=93)
— Review of Clariel 2014 single work novel ; To Hold the Bridge : Tales from the Old Kingdom and Beyond 2015 selected work short story ; Skywatcher 2014 single work novel ; The Shaman's Secret 2015 single work children's fiction ; Battleaxe 1995 single work novel ; Avery 2013 single work novel ; A Crucible of Souls 2013 single work novel -
Aurora Australis: Stories, Stories, and More Stories!
2015
single work
— Appears in: Aurora Australis , June 2015;