The Castle in the Attic - by Elizabeth Winthrop (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>William experiences adventurous surprises when he receives an old, real-looking stone and wooden model of a caste. Especially when he is off on a fantastic quest to another land and another time where a fiery dragon and an evil wizard are waiting to do battle. An IRA-CBC Children's Choice Book.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A kid favorite for over thirty years, this award-winning modern-classic is sure to delight readers for years to come!</b> <p/><b>Winthrop has a real gift for fantasy... --Madeleine L'Engle, award-winning author of </b><i><b>A Wrinkle in Time</b> <p/></i> When William learns that his favorite caretaker Mrs. Phillips is leaving, he is devastated. But then she gives him her parting gift--a mysterious model castle that has been in her family for years. The castle is perfect in every way, with a drawbridge, a moat, and a fingerhigh knight to guard the gates. It's almost <i>too</i> real. <p/>Sure enough, when William picks up the tiny silver knight, Sir Simon comes alive in his hand and tells William a mighty story of wild sorcery, wizards, and a kingdom in need of saving. Hoping the castle's magic holds the key to getting his friend to stay, William embarks on a fantastic quest to another land and another time--where a fiery dragon and an evil wizard are waiting to do battle.<br><i> <p/></i><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"An absorbing fantasy...suspense and colorful details, as well as a gentle moral precept, make the story special." -- Publishers Weekly<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Elizabeth Winthrop</b> is the award-winning author of books for all ages, including <i>The Battle for the Castle </i>and <i>Counting on Grace</i>, available in Yearling editions. She lives in New York City and the Berkshires.
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