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To Hold the Bridge

Garth Nix (2001)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages421 (Chunky (400-600))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age13
Goodreads3.84/5 (4212)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVsEnsemble Cast

Synopsis

A collection of short stories from the author of the Old Kingdom Trilogy. The fist story is set in the world of Sabriel, and focuses on a young man named Morghan, who joins The Bridge Company. Other stories in the collection are about his other books, with one set in the world of Confusion of Princes, one from Shade's Children, and other brilliant stories from the mind of Nix. It also includes stories about Hellboy and John Carter from Edgar Rice Burroughs Barsoom series. This collection has aliens, vampires, unicorns, and monsters all in one.

Is To Hold the Bridge appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This short story collection contains fantasy violence with monsters, vampires, and battles, but avoids graphic detail. Stories span multiple worlds with themes of duty, courage, and heroism appropriate for teen readers.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and monster attacks.

Who'll love this

Teens who love adventure across different fantasy worlds will enjoy these varied stories featuring everything from bridge defenders to space princes to vampire hunters.

Tags

Short Story CollectionCross-World FantasyMilitary FantasyMonster Fiction