Thorn Castle
2008 children's fantasy novel by Ian Irvine
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Thorn Castle is a children's fantasy novel by Australian author Ian Irvine. It is the first of The Sorcerer's Tower series.[1] The Sorcerer's Tower was a finalist for the 2008 Aurealis Award for best children's (8–12 years) illustrated work/picture book.[2]
First edition cover | |
| Author | Ian Irvine |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | D. M. Cornish |
| Cover artist | D. M. Cornish |
| Language | English |
| Series | The Sorcerer's Tower |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Publisher | Omnibus Books |
Publication date | March 2008 |
| Publication place | Australia |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 96 |
| ISBN | 978-1-86291-658-6 |
| OCLC | 225343978 |
| Followed by | Giants Lair |
Thorn Castle has been reviewed by The Courier Mail and Reading Time.[3]
Plot summary
Tamly is the only person in Meadowhythe who cannot do magic. He wishes he knew why, and longs to learn magic. But it is precisely his lack of magic which makes him ideal for the dangerous challenge of rescuing the Book of Spells from the evil sorcerer Lord Harshax. Together with his magically gifted friend Kym, he sets out to steal the book and save his village.
