Bridle the Wind
Bridle the Wind by Joan Aiken is a New Ed edition published by Puffin in 1986, featuring 270 pages in English. This book follows the story of Felix, who, feeling sad and trapped at boarding school and bullied by his peers, decides to run away to Spain, where his heart truly lies. However, his journey takes an unexpected turn when his ship encounters a storm off the French coast, leading to a shipwreck and his subsequent imprisonment in a remote monastery.
Readers will find that Felix’s adventure is filled with action and challenges as he confronts the demonic Abbot Vespasian and his evil powers. The narrative explores themes of resilience and courage in the face of adversity, as Felix’s spirit remains unbroken despite the trials he faces. This work fits within the realms of juvenile fiction and action and adventure, offering an engaging tale for young readers.
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Packed-off to boarding school and bullied by his peers, Felix feels sad and trapped. Although he has a home in England, his heart lies in Spain – so he runs away. But Felix’s journey is cut short when his ship is caught in a storm off the French coast. Despite being shipwrecked and then held prisoner in a remote monastery, Felix’s spirit is far from broken – and he needs all the strength he can muster to battle against the demonic Abbot Vespasian and his evil powers. . . . . .
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