Thorn Castle Explained

Thorn Castle
Author:Ian Irvine
Illustrator:D. M. Cornish
Cover Artist:D. M. Cornish
Country:Australia
Language:English
Series:The Sorcerer's Tower
Genre:Fantasy novel
Publisher:Omnibus Books
Pub Date:March 2008
Media Type:Print (Paperback)
Pages:96
Isbn:978-1-86291-658-6
Oclc:225343978
Followed By:Giants Lair

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]

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.

Notes and References

  1. Book: 9781862916586. Thorn Castle. Omnibus Books. 2008. The Sorcerer's Tower. Irvine. Ian. Illustrated by D.M. Cornish.
  2. Web site: best children's (8-12 years) illustrated work/picture book 2008. www.aurealisawards.org . Chimaera Publications . 27 June 2016.
  3. Web site: Thorn Castle . AustLit . The University of Queensland. 27 June 2016.