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2008 children's fantasy novel by Ian Irvine This article is about the book. For the medieval castle in Toruń (Thorn), Poland, see Toruń Castle.
Thorn Castle
First edition cover
AuthorIan Irvine
IllustratorD. M. Cornish
Cover artistD. M. Cornish
LanguageEnglish
SeriesThe Sorcerer's Tower
GenreFantasy novel
PublisherOmnibus Books
Publication dateMarch 2008
Publication placeAustralia
Media typePrint (Paperback)
Pages96
ISBN978-1-86291-658-6
OCLC225343978
Followed byGiants Lair 

Thorn Castle is a children's fantasy novel by Australian author Ian Irvine. It is the first of The Sorcerer's Tower series. The Sorcerer's Tower was a finalist for the 2008 Aurealis Award for best children's (8–12 years) illustrated work/picture book.

Thorn Castle has been reviewed by The Courier Mail and Reading Time.

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.

References

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


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