The Chestnut Soldier
The Chestnut Soldier is a 1989 stage-magic fiction novel by Jenny Nimmo. Much of the action takes place in Wales. It deals with magic, grandparents, magicians and soldiers.
It has been published in 11 editions.
It runs to roughly 197 pages — 3–4 hours of reading at an average pace.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Chestnut Soldier?
The Chestnut Soldier was written by Jenny Nimmo and first published in 1989.
What genre is The Chestnut Soldier?
It is usually shelved as Magicians & Illusionists.
How long is The Chestnut Soldier?
The median edition has 197 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Chestnut Soldier?
Readers who like it often enjoy Howl's Moving Castle, The Magicians of Caprona and Skulduggery Pleasant.
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