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To Hold the Bridge gathers a variety of Garth Nix short stories that showcase the breadth of his fantasy worlds. The opening piece takes place in the Old Kingdom, focusing on a young man named Morghan who joins The Bridge Company, while subsequent stories are set in the realms of Confusion of Princes and Shade's Children. The volume also contains inventive tales featuring extraterrestrials, vampires, unicorns, and even narratives about the iconic characters Hellboy and John Carter. Designed for readers of children's and young adult fiction, this compilation offers a playful mix of magic, adventure, and imaginative speculation.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Garth Nix
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