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Garth Nix. Across The Wall: A Tale of the Abhorsen and Other Stories
ACROSS THE WALL. A Tale of the Abhorsen and Other Stories. GARTH. NIX
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preface
Table of Contents
introduction to Nicholas Sayre and the Creature in the Case
Nicholas Sayre and the Creature in the Case
introduction to Under the Lake
Under the Lake
introduction to Charlie Rabbit
Charlie Rabbit
introduction to From the Lighthouse
From the Lighthouse. 1.Arrival
2. Sightseeing
3. Departure
introduction to The Hill
The Hill
introduction to Lightning Bringer
Lightning Bringer
introduction to Down to the Scum Quarter
Down to the Scum Quarter A Fantasy Solo Adventure. How to Play
The Prelude
Equipment
The Adventure Begins!
introduction to Heart’s Desire
Heart’s Desire
introduction to Hansel’s Eyes
Hansel’s Eyes
introduction to Hope Chest
Hope Chest
introduction to My New Really Epic Fantasy Series
My New Really Epic Fantasy Series
Prologue: From the Secret Ledger of the Accountant
WHAT THE MAN WITH THE METAL BADGE ON THE BRIM OF HIS HAT SAID:
introduction to Three Roses
Three Roses
introduction to Endings
Endings
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introduction to The Prologue that Never Was
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Illustrated by David Wyatt
The stories included such gems as “The Coin Shower” which was very short and went something like:
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In another few seconds, he was unconscious.
Nicholas Sayre returned to his senses very slowly. It was like waking up drunk after a party, his mind still clouded and a hangover building in his head and stomach. It was dark and he was disoriented. He tried to move and for a frightened instant thought he was paralysed. Then he felt restraints at his wrists and thighs and ankles, and a hard surface under his head and back. He was tied to a table or perhaps a hard bench.
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