Critical acclaim from 1963: "It is not only powerful but remarkably sophisticated." The Guardian "Weird and marvellously evocative tale of Celtic mysteries, elves, spirits and strange presences felt, mingled to make high adventure for Colin and Susan -- and peril for Susan. It is a timeless story, full of wonder and magic, terror and beauty. A fine author indeed, and perhaps one of a new generation of classics." Books and Bookmen

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 Enthralling sequel to The Weirdstone of Brisingamen. 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…
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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 Enthralling sequel to The Weirdstone of Brisingamen.
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A compelling magical fantasy adventure, the sequel to The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
A compelling magical fantasy adventure, the sequel to The Weirdstone of Brisingamen • A brand new edition of the sequel to The Weirdstone of Brisingamen • Many of Alan’s titles have been adapted for TV including The Owl Service, Red Shift and Elidor • The Owl Service was winner of the Guardian Children’s Fiction Award • Many modern fantasy authors list Alan Garner as their major influencer Competition: Tales from Earthsea;The Dark is Rising;His Dark Materials;The Hobbit;The Wolf Wilder;The Boggart and the Monster;Treacle Walker. by;Ursula Le Guin;Susan Cooper; Philip Pullman;J. R. R. Tolkien;Katherine Rundell;Neil Gaiman
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780007127870
Publisert
2002-09-02
Utgiver
Vendor
HarperCollins
Vekt
130 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Dybde
15 mm
AldersnivĂĽ
J, 02
SprĂĽk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
224

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Biographical note

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.