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The Castle in the Attic

by Elizabeth Winthrop

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William has just received the best present of his life. It's an old, real-looking stone and wooden model of a castle, with a drawbridge, moat, and a finger-high knight to guard the gates. It's the mysterious castle his housekeeper has told him about, and even though William is sad she's leaving, now the castle is his!

William can't wait to play with it--he's certain there's something magical about the castle. And sure enough, when he picks up the tiny silver knight, it comes alive in his hand!

Sir Simon tells William a mighty story of wild sorcery, wizards, and magic. And suddenly William 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 . . . .

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"An absorbing fantasy...suspense and colorful details, as well as a gentle moral precept, make the story special." — Publishers Weekly

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About the Author

Elizabeth Winthrop is the highly acclaimed author of more than forty books for children of all ages.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780440409410
ill.:
Hyman, Trina Schart,
Author:
Hyman, Trina Schart
Author:
Winthrop, Elizabeth
Publisher:
Yearling Books
Location:
New York, N.Y.
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Children's fiction
Subject:
Royalty (kings queens princes princesses knights etc.)
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Fantasy
Subject:
Social Situations - General
Subject:
Fantasy
Subject:
Castles
Subject:
Juveniles
Subject:
Fantasy fiction
Subject:
Knights and knighthood
Subject:
Social Issues - General
Subject:
Magic
Subject:
Fantasy & Magic
Subject:
Quests (Expeditions)
Copyright:
1985
Series Volume:
1
Publication Date:
August 1986
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
5
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
7.68x5.20x.47 in. .29 lbs.
Age Level:
08-12
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