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The Weirdstone of Brisingamen and The Moon of Gomrath


No. of pages 496

Published: 2015

Great for age 9-12 years

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From the author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted Treacle Walker and the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Childrens Fiction Prize-winning classic, The Owl Service Two timeless classics from one of the greatest fantasy writers of all time. The Weirdstone of Brisingamen: When Colin and Susan are pursued by eerie creatures across Alderley Edge, they are saved by the Wizard. He takes them into the caves of Fundindelve, where he watches over the enchanted sleep of one hundred and forty knights. But the heart of the magic that binds them Firefrost, also known as the Weirdstone of Brisingamen has been lost. The Wizard has been searching for the stone for more than 100 years, but the forces of evil are closing in, determined to possess and destroy its special power. Colin and Susan realise at last that they are the key to the Weirdstones return. But how can two children defeat the Morrigan and her deadly brood? The Moon of Gomrath: It is the Eve of Gomrath the night of the year when the Old Magic is aroused. Had Colin and Susan known this, they would never have lighted a fire on the Beacon, thereby releasing the uncontrollable ferocity of the Wild Hunt. Soon they are inextricably caught up in the struggle between their friend, the Wizard Cadellin, and the evil Morrigan. The strength of their courage will determine whether or not they survive the awaiting ordeal

 

 

This book has been graded for interest at 9 years.

There are 496 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by HarperCollins Publishers .

Alan Garner was born in Cheshire, where he still lives today.

 

This book contains the following stories:

The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
When Colin and Susan are pursued by eerie creatures across Alderley Edge, they are saved by the Wizard. He takes them into the caves of Fundindelve, where he watches over the enchanted sleep of one hundred and forty knights. But the heart of the magic that binds them Firefrost, also known as the Weirdstone of Brisingamen has been lost.The Wizard has been searching for the stone for more than 100 years, but the forces of evil are closing in, determined to possess and destroy its special power. Colin and Susan realise at last that they are the key to the Weirdstone's return. But how can two children defeat the Morrigan and her deadly brood?

The Moon of Gomrath
It is the Eve of Gomrath the night of the year when the Old Magic is aroused. Had Colin and Susan known this, they would never have lighted a fire on the Beacon, thereby releasing the uncontrollable ferocity of the Wild Hunt. Soon they are inextricably caught up in the struggle between their friend, the Wizard Cadellin, and the evil Morrigan.The strength of their courage will determine whether or not they survive the awaiting ordeal

Praise for The Moon of Gomrath: `Not only powerful but full of wild and whirling adventure... the reader is drawn right into the midst of it all.' Guardian

Praise for The Weirdstone of Brisingamen: `Marvellously exciting... Alan Garner is at his best writing of night and dark water... the story is ferocious and deeply felt.' New Statesman

Praise for The Owl Service: `Not meant only for children... The power grows, throbs nearer, builds to unbearable tension, and comes to wild release in the last few pages.' The Guardian

Praise for Red Shift: `A magnificently multilayered novel... and a superbly exciting piece of literature.' The Times