The Castle in the Attic - 35th Edition by Elizabeth Winthrop (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A gift of a toy castle, complete with silver knight, introduces William to an adventure involving magic and a personal quest.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>The classic children's story about a young boy, his toy castle, and a magical adventure that reveals the true meaning of courage--now in a stunning anniversary edition</b> <p/> When his beloved caretaker Mrs. Phillips tells him she's leaving, William is devastated. Not even her farewell gift of a model medieval castle helps him feel better--though he has to admit it's fascinating. From the working drawbridge and portcullis to the fully-furnished rooms, it's perfect in every detail. It almost seems magical. <p/> And when William looks at the silver knight, the tiny figure comes to life in his hand--and tells him a tale of a wicked sorcerer, a vicious dragon, and a kingdom in need of a hero. Hoping the castle's magic will help him find a way to make his friend stay, William embarks on a daring quest with Sir Simon, the Silver Knight--but he will have to face his own doubts and regrets if he's going to succeed. <p/> A reader favorite for 35 years, this redesigned anniversary edition includes an author's note from Elizabeth Winthrop, reflecting on the novel and its legacy. <p/> William's story continues in <i>The Battle for the Castle</i>, available as a redesigned companion edition. <p/> <b>An IRA-CBC Children's Choice</b><br> <b>A California Young Reader Medal Winner</b><br> <b>A Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award Winner</b><br> <b>Nominated for 23 State Book Awards</b><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.--<i><b>Publishers Weekly</b></i> <p/>A satisfying quest fantasy with a strong element of modern realism which will appeal to a wide range of readers.--<i><b>School Library Journal</b></i> <p/><b>An IRA-CBC Children's Choice</b><br><b>A California Young Reader Medal Winner</b><br><b>A Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award Winner</b><br><b>Nominated for 23 State Book Awards</b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Elizabeth Winthrop is the author of more than sixty books, most of them for children. Her best-known work is <i>The Castle in the Attic</i>, which was nominated for twenty-three state awards and won the won the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award, the California Young Reader's Medal, and was named a Children's Choice by the International Reading Association. A great-grandniece of Theodore Roosevelt, Elizabeth lives in New York City.
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