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Title: The Castle in the Attic by ELIZABETH WINTHROP ISBN: 0-440-40941-1 Publisher: Yearling Pub. Date: 01 August, 1986 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $5.50 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.62 (55 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: So Awesome!!
Comment: Man, this book was neat. I loved it. The Castle in the Attic is a great book for people who love adventure. William is a 10 year-old boy who loves gymnastics and loves his nanny Mrs.Phillips who takes care of him. Mrs.Phillips is an elder woman and very much fun to William. One day, William finds out that Mrs.Phillips has to leave. He tries everything to stop her, but nothing works. Before she leaves, she gives William a toy castle and a silver knight that one day is supposed to come alive. When Mrs. Phillips goes to her bus stop to leave, the strangest thing happened. She never set foot past William's front walkway. Where does she end up? What adventure lies in William's hands? All I can say though is the author is trying to tell us" You don't always get what you wish for". If you read this book, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Rating: 5
Summary: Fantasy classic
Comment: What I would describe as early-fantasy, a book for kids who are getting into the genre. Snappy and well-paced, the book is also dotted with sweet moments that may bring a tear to the eye.
William lives in a nice suburb with his ever-busy parents (I found it sweet how he still loves and treasures his parents, despite their frequent absence) and the nanny/maid, Mrs. Phillips. William receives shattering news: Mrs. Phillips intends to return to England. As a consolation gift, she gives him a toy castle with accompanying knight, and a tiny metal charm.
Then the knight comes to life. The tiny silver man, Sir Simon, soon befriends William as the young man goes to desperate lengths to keep Mrs. Phillips. But a knight can't forget his duty, and soon William becomes entangled in the clutches of Alastor, the evil wizard. But how can a physically unimpressive ten-year-old defeat a powerful magician?
William is an enjoyable character, made more so by his anxiety over Mrs. Phillips and general decency toward his fellow man. I also enjoyed the comparisons using his gymnastics lessons as examples of self-control and discipline.
Mrs. Phillips was a lovely character, very compassionate and caring, but firm in her intentions. Alastor was pure evil, while Sir Simon was a thoroughly likeable and decent guy, without being too perfect or anything like that. I found Calender to be a rather sorry character, and was glad of the resolution written for her.
The plot is pleasantly original, though I wish less time had been spent in "our" world. The writing style is rather ordinary, the first half a bit slow, and the descriptions somewhat underfleshed. However, the simple yet effective plot and good characterization overcome those problems. Without a doubt, kids should check out this book, and also the even-better sequel "The Battle for the Castle."
Rating: 5
Summary: The Best Book Ever
Comment: The Castle in the Attic is full of adventure, it is thrilling, and funny. It was funny when Simon came alive. It was full of adventure when William went to defeat Alastar. It was thrilling when Alastar was turned into lead. You should read this book because it's exciting.
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Title: Battle for the Castle by Elizabeth Winthrop ISBN: 044040942X Publisher: Yearling Books Pub. Date: 01 April, 1999 List Price(USD): $5.50 |
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Title: The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks ISBN: 0380600129 Publisher: HarperTrophy Pub. Date: 07 September, 1999 List Price(USD): $4.95 |
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Title: The Return of the Indian (Indian in the Cupboard) by Lynne Reid Banks ISBN: 0380702843 Publisher: HarperTrophy Pub. Date: 07 September, 1999 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: The Key to the Indian (Indian in the Cupboard) by Lynne Reid Banks ISBN: 0380803739 Publisher: HarperTrophy Pub. Date: 07 September, 1999 List Price(USD): $4.99 |
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Title: The Mystery of the Cupboard (Indian in the Cupboard) by Lynne Reid Banks ISBN: 0380720132 Publisher: HarperTrophy Pub. Date: 07 September, 1999 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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