First published over 50 years ago, 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?
13 comments
immynjoesmum
23 Jul 17#12
would you recommend for a 9 year old boy?
smallsteve to immynjoesmum
24 Jul 17#13
Yes!
One of my favourite books of all time and I listened to it again recently on Audible audiobook, which I recommend. The owl service and Elidor are also great listens.
I know Alderly Edge well and also the old maps in Manchester, referenced in Elidor and so the books are extra poignant to me.
I got with my amazon no rush credit now will likely upgrade cheaply for audible
BrendaBooks
23 Jul 17#9
I'll have a look, thank you.
escortboy
23 Jul 17#8
Anyone else?
flagstaff19651
22 Jul 171#7
I remember reading this at senior school !
Had have a few copies of this book in the past .... all of which I've never seen again as I had lent them out !!!
Maybe I will invest in this one !!
Watch out for the Svarts
psychobitchfromhell
22 Jul 17#6
Hope you enjoy it. I loved it as a kid. Much preferred it to Tolkien who I could never really get in to.
aninginaneana
22 Jul 17#5
I remember hearing the Owl Service on the radio some years ago, and yes you're right, it was creepy but also imaginative and well written, so am going to give this a go, encouraged by your opinion.
psychobitchfromhell
22 Jul 17#4
Been hooked for forty years. Have downloaded it for nostalgia's sake. This was my favourite anyway. The owl service was creepy
psychobitchfromhell
22 Jul 17#2
I remember reading these stories in school when I was about ten. Loved them then. Are the other two on offer? Heat from me
JustExhumed to psychobitchfromhell
22 Jul 17#3
No. The usual get-them-hooked-in-with-the-first-one-cheap trick unfortunately. Book 2 is £2.99 on Kindle, book 3 is £5.49.
davening
22 Jul 171#1
Would not recommend this book.
People still searching for Brisingamen, I havent found it still, even with hardhelmet&torches and most give up and head for Brisingamens(wine bar) up the road.
The appendix is creepy.
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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?
13 comments
One of my favourite books of all time and I listened to it again recently on Audible audiobook, which I recommend. The owl service and Elidor are also great listens.
I know Alderly Edge well and also the old maps in Manchester, referenced in Elidor and so the books are extra poignant to me.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B014RCV8C0/
Had have a few copies of this book in the past .... all of which I've never seen again as I had lent them out !!!
Maybe I will invest in this one !!
Watch out for the Svarts
People still searching for Brisingamen, I havent found it still, even with hardhelmet&torches and most give up and head for Brisingamens(wine bar) up the road.
The appendix is creepy.