The Weirdstone of Brisingamen

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The Weirdstone of Brisingamen by Alan Garner is a thrilling children's fantasy novel set in the English countryside of Alderley Edge. It follows siblings Colin and Susan as they become embroiled in a quest to protect a magical amulet while battling ancient forces. The story weaves together elements of local folklore, adventure, and mythology as the children encounter mystical creatures and face perilous challenges.
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The Weirdstone of Brisingamen

From the author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted Treacle Walker and the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize-winning classic, The Owl Service

The Weirdstone of Brisingamen is one of the greatest fantasy novels of all time.

The classic magical fantasy adventure for children

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From the author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted Treacle Walker and the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize-winning classic, The Owl Service

The Weirdstone of Brisingamen is one of the greatest fantasy novels of all time.

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?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007355211

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Alan Garner was born and still lives in Cheshire, an area which has had a profound effect on his writing and provided the seed of many ideas worked out in his books. His fourth book, ‘The Owl Service' brought Alan Garner to everyone's attention. It won two important literary prizes – The Guardian Award and the Carnegie Medal – and was made into a serial by Granada Television. It has established itself as a classic and Alan Garner as a writer of great distinction.

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