In "The Creature in the Case," a novella set in Garth Nix's Old Kingdom universe, readers follow a gripping story centered around a mysterious case that houses a powerful creature. As the plot unfolds, a group of characters, including a new protagonist, must confront the dark forces at play while navigating the complexities of the Old Kingdom's magic and dangers. The novella explores themes of fear, loyalty, and the unknown, blending adventure with the rich lore of the series. With Nix's signature storytelling, this tale offers intriguing insights into the world of necromancy and the consequences of unlocking forbidden powers. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Old Kingdom .

This book is aimed at children at US 8th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 13 years.

There are 188 pages in this book.

This is a novella. A novella is short novel or a long short story and typically ranges from 20, 000 to 50, 000 words, which translates to about 100 to 200 pages, depending on formatting, font size, and other factors like page layout. Novellas offer a focused narrative with fewer subplots than a novel and a more direct approach to storytelling. Some famous novellas, such as The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, fall within this length range.

This book was published in 2016 by Harperteen .

The two Australian authors, Anna Fienberg and Garth Nix, live in Sydney. Anna is known for her popular stories for all age groups. Garth is known for his teenage fantasy novels.