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The Castle in the Attic
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 about the castle. And sure enough, when he picks up the tiny silver knight, it comes alive in his hand!
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
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 . . . . "From the Paperback edition."
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
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 . . . . "From the Paperback edition."
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First published September 1, 1985
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April 20, 2020
When a book is hard to put down because you can't guess what will happen next and you're anxious to find out, you know you're holding a winner!
William is finding it very difficult to cope with his nanny moving away and leaving him. But when she gives him a parting present - an elaborate toy castle and a figurine of a knight - it not only helps ease the sorrow, but keeps him heading up to the attic to discover the castle's enchantment.
I was pleasantly impressed with the plot twists, loved the story and thought the character development was great. I definitely recommend this for family read-aloud. You can't go wrong with this engaging read!
Cleanliness: there is fairy-tale magic and a wizard that can cast spells. Mentions ale. A man mentions wanting female companionship but nothing explains what he means by that. A boy makes a bad decision but regrets and feels sorry about what he did. A boy doesn't fully trust that his dad will finish the projects he says he will because in the past he hasn't. A boy is upset that his nanny will be leaving him and is mean to her/ takes her things and hides them - he gives them back, feeling bad about it later.
Ages: 6 - 12
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William is finding it very difficult to cope with his nanny moving away and leaving him. But when she gives him a parting present - an elaborate toy castle and a figurine of a knight - it not only helps ease the sorrow, but keeps him heading up to the attic to discover the castle's enchantment.
I was pleasantly impressed with the plot twists, loved the story and thought the character development was great. I definitely recommend this for family read-aloud. You can't go wrong with this engaging read!
Cleanliness: there is fairy-tale magic and a wizard that can cast spells. Mentions ale. A man mentions wanting female companionship but nothing explains what he means by that. A boy makes a bad decision but regrets and feels sorry about what he did. A boy doesn't fully trust that his dad will finish the projects he says he will because in the past he hasn't. A boy is upset that his nanny will be leaving him and is mean to her/ takes her things and hides them - he gives them back, feeling bad about it later.
Ages: 6 - 12
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February 18, 2008
I just read this to my 2 boys (ages 6 & 4) for a bedtime read & I was a little surprised at how much they loved it. It's about a boy who has an adventure with a play castle & knight which come to life. It isn't a book you have to edit at all in the reading & it's captivating to any little boy who wishes he could be a hero. I can't even tell you how fast those turkeys got ready for bed while we were reading this, I hope I can find another one that captures their attention as much because I've gotten used to not fighting for bedtime when I remind them about reading.
January 12, 2009
So I took a trip back to my elementary/middle school years with this one. I've read it before in 5th grade, but reading it again, I think I would recommend it for even younger kids than that. It's a pretty good story, but the plot is paced a little strangely. The book is halfway over before they even go into the castle and on their adventure, which makes it seem to me like the adventure part moves much more quickly than it should. I would have liked less of William's whining and self-pity and more of his self-discovery as he went on his adventure. Other than that, my only complaint would be the many, many moments in which the story read like an episode of Full House -- it was rather cheesy in parts, but I suppose that is to be expected to an extent with children's books. Otherwise, it's a pretty solid and rather exciting story for kids.
October 6, 2016
I remember this book being read to me by my teacher in 2nd grade and being awed by how awesome and compelling it was. Now as a young woman who just picked up this book again years later the magic still has not faded and is just as wonderful as it was all those years ago.
If you want to read a book that is very entertaining and will keep you turning the pages, this is the book for you. I know this book isn't obscure, but it totally needs to get more attention! The funny thing about this book when it was read to me in the 2nd grade was it was the first book being read to me that had no pictures. When I noticed my teacher was showing us pictures, I asked her why. She told me there weren't any.
Even though it was like osmotic shock at first to not get a book with no pictures, the wording and descriptions in this book were so vivid and memorable I was able to imagine what was going on in the book in no time. Maybe this is one reason why this book has a special place in my heart.
So yes, this is a great, quick YA Fantasy read that I can easily recommend to everybody.
If you want to read a book that is very entertaining and will keep you turning the pages, this is the book for you. I know this book isn't obscure, but it totally needs to get more attention! The funny thing about this book when it was read to me in the 2nd grade was it was the first book being read to me that had no pictures. When I noticed my teacher was showing us pictures, I asked her why. She told me there weren't any.
Even though it was like osmotic shock at first to not get a book with no pictures, the wording and descriptions in this book were so vivid and memorable I was able to imagine what was going on in the book in no time. Maybe this is one reason why this book has a special place in my heart.
So yes, this is a great, quick YA Fantasy read that I can easily recommend to everybody.
January 27, 2008
I remember reading this as a child, though I don't remember if it was for an assignment or on my own. It was certainly the type of book I enjoyed then. As an adult, I can see the elements that appealed to me as a child, but I can also see some of the things I wouldn't have considered as a child. For one thing, though the main character is a boy, this is not a book for most boys. William is a very sensitive boy, who plays gymnastics, and cries periodically. The story is mostly about the castle he is given by his departing housekeeper, and how William interacts with the housekeeper and the castle. Reminicant of the Indian in the Cupboard, this features a short travel back to the time of the castle to go on a quest to undo the mistake he made and rescue his new friend.
This book is suitable for early grades--somewhere between 6-10 yrs old, though the story is perhaps suitable for children younger then the reading level.
This book is suitable for early grades--somewhere between 6-10 yrs old, though the story is perhaps suitable for children younger then the reading level.
October 9, 2007
I read this in elementary school and adored it. Somebody else described it as being "magical," and for a kid I would agree. Castles and knights and fantasy kingdoms-- the stuff kids' dreams are made of. I read it again in college for an adolescent lit. class, and, of course, as an adult it didn't have the same appeal. But, hey, it wasn't written for adults in the first place, so big deal if my grown-up mind wasn't as hooked as the child of yesteryear. I still give it four stars, merely because the first time I read it, as a kid, I really loved it... and that's all that matters.
March 16, 2017
I lost interest at about forty minutes. Seemed well written. DNF.
May 21, 2010
This is one of those books that is always sitting on library shelves but that I never read--I just was never drawn to it. After reading it now, that feeling is confirmed. Admittedly I probably would have enjoyed this book more if I were eight and had read the whole thing in an afternoon instead of being 27 and spending three days of commuting to get through it... but it just didn't sparkle in any way.
Part of this may have been the quite mediocre audiobook presentation. It was full-cast, but the cast wasn't very good, or even well-cast. (You'd think they could have found someone to at least fake a British accent for the British nanny, instead of making her sound as American as Mrs. Cleaver.) The characters who were supposed to like each other didn't speak to each other warmly, and the characters who were supposed to fear or hate each other spoke with mild annoyance.
All in all, I'd say go read something by Edward Eager instead.
Part of this may have been the quite mediocre audiobook presentation. It was full-cast, but the cast wasn't very good, or even well-cast. (You'd think they could have found someone to at least fake a British accent for the British nanny, instead of making her sound as American as Mrs. Cleaver.) The characters who were supposed to like each other didn't speak to each other warmly, and the characters who were supposed to fear or hate each other spoke with mild annoyance.
All in all, I'd say go read something by Edward Eager instead.
January 8, 2012
I think this book is an excellent example of what adults think kids SHOULD like in books. All the Lessons are very heavy-handed and moralistic. The main character forever self-examines all his mistakes and regrets them earnestly. Everything this kid did was earnest! There was never a moment of silliness or sarcasm!
I do not buy that this kid is ten. No way! He comes across as years younger than ten. Perhaps a believable seven?
I think getting an intermediate grade boy to read this all the way through would be incredibly difficult.
There is NO humor. None! I didn't even realize that was possible. The "sensitive" William is forever crying and whining and moping. Gag! The main character comes off as a real goody-goody Dork! My guess is that this has not aged well. Boys in 1985 must have been very different.
Can't believe this was chosen for Battle of the Books.
I do not buy that this kid is ten. No way! He comes across as years younger than ten. Perhaps a believable seven?
I think getting an intermediate grade boy to read this all the way through would be incredibly difficult.
There is NO humor. None! I didn't even realize that was possible. The "sensitive" William is forever crying and whining and moping. Gag! The main character comes off as a real goody-goody Dork! My guess is that this has not aged well. Boys in 1985 must have been very different.
Can't believe this was chosen for Battle of the Books.
October 31, 2019
Remembered this vaguely from my youth, picked up and re-read. Most of what I remembered of the plot was quite inaccurate.
Wasn't sure if DS1 (age 8) would like it, but he did, and has asked for the sequel. Hopefully this means that he's getting interested in fantasy - my list of suggestions for him is long!
Wasn't sure if DS1 (age 8) would like it, but he did, and has asked for the sequel. Hopefully this means that he's getting interested in fantasy - my list of suggestions for him is long!
August 13, 2010
An enchanting yet odd little fantasy. William (definitely not Bill, or god forbid, Billy) is a sensitive and a bit of a loner. He has one other friend in his fifth grade class, and that connection derives from their shared social status. Outcasts.
William is dreamy, but also disciplined and driven as a gymnast. His parents are achievers and doers who have the best intentions, and very little time, for him.
The warmth in William's life comes from the English nanny his parents have hired, Mrs. Phillips. But now she is getting ready to return to her homeland, and William, feeling deserted, chokes on his own rage. A parting gift from Mrs. Phillips, a spectacular model of a medieval castle, offers no consolation....at first.
Then, unlike most talking doll stories, William discovers not only that he can enter the interior life of a toy. He can use his power and influence over the castle's lone knight, Sir Simon of Hargreave, to shrink down Mrs. Phillips until she is toy-sized. When she reacts negatively, he shrinks himself and embarks on a medieval quest to make things right.
Not to get too Freudian, but isn't there something Oedipal and atavistic going on here? Nor too Jungian, but something archetypal, too? Definitely a little more happening below the surface than with 'The Indian in the Cupboard.' William's relationship with Mrs. Phillips carries more weight than, and takes precedence over, his battle with the story's villain, a wizard who might turn the denizens of feudal times into lead figurines, but still seems ineffectual and unimportant.
Most middle schoolers aren't about to consider any of that. Still, I think they'll recognize the quirkiness of the story, and if that appeals, enjoy its adventure.
William is dreamy, but also disciplined and driven as a gymnast. His parents are achievers and doers who have the best intentions, and very little time, for him.
The warmth in William's life comes from the English nanny his parents have hired, Mrs. Phillips. But now she is getting ready to return to her homeland, and William, feeling deserted, chokes on his own rage. A parting gift from Mrs. Phillips, a spectacular model of a medieval castle, offers no consolation....at first.
Then, unlike most talking doll stories, William discovers not only that he can enter the interior life of a toy. He can use his power and influence over the castle's lone knight, Sir Simon of Hargreave, to shrink down Mrs. Phillips until she is toy-sized. When she reacts negatively, he shrinks himself and embarks on a medieval quest to make things right.
Not to get too Freudian, but isn't there something Oedipal and atavistic going on here? Nor too Jungian, but something archetypal, too? Definitely a little more happening below the surface than with 'The Indian in the Cupboard.' William's relationship with Mrs. Phillips carries more weight than, and takes precedence over, his battle with the story's villain, a wizard who might turn the denizens of feudal times into lead figurines, but still seems ineffectual and unimportant.
Most middle schoolers aren't about to consider any of that. Still, I think they'll recognize the quirkiness of the story, and if that appeals, enjoy its adventure.
October 17, 2008
The Castle in the Attic
by Elizabeth Winthrop
Edition: Audio CD
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Great Fantasy, October 15, 2008
I enjoyed this book so much, I have listened to it twice.
William is ten-years-old when he finds out that his house-keeper/nanny is going to leave him. She says,"He is old enough to take care of himself now." William is afraid that with busy parents he will be left alone.
Before she parts for England, Mrs. Phillips gives William a very special gift. She takes him up to the attic and shows him a very large, fully functional castle. He has to be brave, in order to have the castle, which has been in Mrs. Phillips family for many many years. There is only one knight that comes with the castle, the silver knight. Mrs. Phillips tells William that there is a story passed down through her family, that the silver knight is under a spell, and that one day he will come back to life.
There is magic, spells and trickery within the walls of the castle. Not only will William need to be brave and stand on his own, but he will need to help end an evil curse.
You will enjoy reading about the life and times of the silver knight, as you join William on an adventure, back to the times of knights and ladies.
Jill Ammon Vanderwood
author: Through the Rug
Through The Rug 2 : Follow That Dog (Through the Rug)
Stowaway: The San Francisco Adventures of Sara, the Pineapple Cat
by Elizabeth Winthrop
Edition: Audio CD
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Great Fantasy, October 15, 2008
I enjoyed this book so much, I have listened to it twice.
William is ten-years-old when he finds out that his house-keeper/nanny is going to leave him. She says,"He is old enough to take care of himself now." William is afraid that with busy parents he will be left alone.
Before she parts for England, Mrs. Phillips gives William a very special gift. She takes him up to the attic and shows him a very large, fully functional castle. He has to be brave, in order to have the castle, which has been in Mrs. Phillips family for many many years. There is only one knight that comes with the castle, the silver knight. Mrs. Phillips tells William that there is a story passed down through her family, that the silver knight is under a spell, and that one day he will come back to life.
There is magic, spells and trickery within the walls of the castle. Not only will William need to be brave and stand on his own, but he will need to help end an evil curse.
You will enjoy reading about the life and times of the silver knight, as you join William on an adventure, back to the times of knights and ladies.
Jill Ammon Vanderwood
author: Through the Rug
Through The Rug 2 : Follow That Dog (Through the Rug)
Stowaway: The San Francisco Adventures of Sara, the Pineapple Cat
December 12, 2009
Ten-year-old William is so distraught at the idea of his beloved housekeeper/nanny Mrs. Phillips returning to England that, with the aid of a magic token, he shrinks her into the size of the toy knight which inhabits a wooden castle that has been passed down in her family for generations. To undo his rash deed, William must be miniaturized himself and accompany the silver knight, Sir Simon, on a quest to overthrow Alastor, a wicked magician who long ago usurped the throne of what should have been Sir Simon's kingdom. William's pure and gentle heart enables him to triumph over both the magician and his own childish yearning to possess Mrs. Phillips.
The theme that a pure heart can triumph over evil is a bit overstated, and I find myself looking for a more fully developed fantasy world than this. Plus William's pediatrician mother and architect father are sketchy, both in William's emotional life and in the author's realization of them. I just find myself not really caring whether or not William succeeds in his quest.
Book Details:
Title The Castle in the Attic
Author Elizabeth Winthrop
Reviewed By Purplycookie
The theme that a pure heart can triumph over evil is a bit overstated, and I find myself looking for a more fully developed fantasy world than this. Plus William's pediatrician mother and architect father are sketchy, both in William's emotional life and in the author's realization of them. I just find myself not really caring whether or not William succeeds in his quest.
Book Details:
Title The Castle in the Attic
Author Elizabeth Winthrop
Reviewed By Purplycookie
August 8, 2008
Recommend this one for fans of THE INDIAN IN THE CUPBOARD.
***wondering why all my reviews are five stars? Because I'm only reviewing my favorite books -- not every book I read. Consider a novel's presence on my Goodreads bookshelf as a hearty endorsement. I can't believe I just said "hearty." It sounds like a stew.****
***wondering why all my reviews are five stars? Because I'm only reviewing my favorite books -- not every book I read. Consider a novel's presence on my Goodreads bookshelf as a hearty endorsement. I can't believe I just said "hearty." It sounds like a stew.****
February 21, 2017
16-17 school year with L & N.
I give it 3. Kids would give it 4. They really liked it. I thought it was meh. But I do remember loving it when young as well.
It's a fun little read but it doesn't hold a candle to what we're reading now "Wind in the Willows"...lots of things lacking. I particularly thought that what William did to Mrs. Phillips was abominable.
I give it 3. Kids would give it 4. They really liked it. I thought it was meh. But I do remember loving it when young as well.
It's a fun little read but it doesn't hold a candle to what we're reading now "Wind in the Willows"...lots of things lacking. I particularly thought that what William did to Mrs. Phillips was abominable.
December 21, 2018
This was better when I read it in 4th grade.
May 22, 2021
This was a great read aloud and new to me...
July 27, 2020
A childhood favorite that still holds up as a solid book even now. I love the adventures William goes on and the lessons the author teachers (specifically to young boys). Through William, the author teaches that to be brave is to be noble, to have a good heart, to be kind to others, to be true to yourself, and to feel your emotions. At the beginning of the book, William is embarrassed by the fact that he is sensitive and cries. But by the end, he embraces it and doesn’t hold back his tears as he says goodbye to his hero, Sir Simon, because “it was right to feel sad.”
January 31, 2024
Usually, I don't listen to dramatizations, but this audiobook was pretty good. I really enjoyed the story. I might actually read the next one. I recommend this to people who want a quick read, like fantasy or medieval adventures.
January 13, 2021
Classic book from my childhood.
It was an exciting book to read again! Full of adventure and magic.
It was an exciting book to read again! Full of adventure and magic.
April 24, 2022
I’m a 39 year old mom just screening a book for my preteen son and wow, this story is great. I can’t believe I hadn’t heard of it until now. A story of a young boy who must go on a quest to free his longtime nanny from a prison he unintentionally put her in. Anyway, it’s a story of honor and sacrifice. A great read for any age.
December 28, 2023
This is a cute kids story. My son wanted me to read it and since I needed a short simple book, it worked great. I wasn't a huge fan of the audio narrator but it wasn't too bad.
February 14, 2021
I remember really liking this book in elementary school so that is why the three stars. Otherwise I would have put it at a two as it is just "ok". Interesting plot-line, but the characters and the story seem pretty bare to me as an adult. It was interesting having a male gymnast as the protagonist, I can't recall seeing that in any other book. Good lessons for kids on being honest, brave, true, and gentle.
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April 4, 2021Wiley has been reading a ton lately and always asks me to read the ones he likes. I finally had him make me a list of his top 5 for me to read and this was his number 1! Very cute and fun read :)
August 23, 2020
Very cute story about childhood attachments, bravery, and choices.
June 5, 2024
I remember my teacher reading this book aloud….maybe 4th or 5th grade? At the time it was one of my favorites. I thought of it when it came time to choose read alouds this year for my children.
Honestly, the book is not as great as my 10 year old heart remembers it. But that’s okay- I think the kids are enjoying it. Now I see that the plot and writing could use much more development. I agree with the other review that found it strange that the adventure doesn’t start until 2/3 through the book. It could be so much more than it is.
But all that adult thinking aside, a book that smiles upon a 10 year old for over two decades more, must be a pretty good one. In the end, good triumphs evil, humility over pride, church hymns keep a boy on a brave path, and courage is the weapon needed. Not a bad message.
Honestly, the book is not as great as my 10 year old heart remembers it. But that’s okay- I think the kids are enjoying it. Now I see that the plot and writing could use much more development. I agree with the other review that found it strange that the adventure doesn’t start until 2/3 through the book. It could be so much more than it is.
But all that adult thinking aside, a book that smiles upon a 10 year old for over two decades more, must be a pretty good one. In the end, good triumphs evil, humility over pride, church hymns keep a boy on a brave path, and courage is the weapon needed. Not a bad message.
October 11, 2015
“The Castle In The Attic” by Elizabeth Winthrop missed my radar when I was a child in 1985. It looked fun, adventuresome, inventive and certainly is. I look forward to obtaining its sequel. It is different than anyone might imagine. From the beginning, readers are unexpectedly encroached by such resonant emotion, we understand the ill-advised behaviour of the boy we follow. Career parents of William, a 10 year-old American, engaged a nanny all of his life. She hails from England and decides to return, which proves immensely difficult for them both. They love each other and have been involved with one another daily. For example, she attended all of his gymnastic practices and learned to coach him, right up to difficult exercises he is currently struggling to learn.
Of course he is less equipped to deal with disappointment and scarcely comforted by a very unique castle she brings from her apartment. She has no other children and is giving him an extraordinary family heirloom, instead of returning to England with it. What she entrusts him with is a large, unbelievably real-looking model and tin knight. For uncounted generations, Mrs. Phillip's family has been enthralled with this heirloom; passing along rumours of a spell that might be broken by the right person.
William has time to receive a thorough tour before Mrs. Phillips is set to depart. Indeed, the tin knight resurrects and a fantastical quest ensues. While creating a marvellous story for us, I think it helps William bolster his own spirit, to muster bravery for medieval characters in a scary, alien environment. It is rewarding, after a plan goes astray, to see him reinvent his mission intelligently and decisively. He’s surprised to observe that his bedtime stories prepared him with timely knowledge. I’m glad I discovered Elizabeth’s beautifully-balanced work.
Of course he is less equipped to deal with disappointment and scarcely comforted by a very unique castle she brings from her apartment. She has no other children and is giving him an extraordinary family heirloom, instead of returning to England with it. What she entrusts him with is a large, unbelievably real-looking model and tin knight. For uncounted generations, Mrs. Phillip's family has been enthralled with this heirloom; passing along rumours of a spell that might be broken by the right person.
William has time to receive a thorough tour before Mrs. Phillips is set to depart. Indeed, the tin knight resurrects and a fantastical quest ensues. While creating a marvellous story for us, I think it helps William bolster his own spirit, to muster bravery for medieval characters in a scary, alien environment. It is rewarding, after a plan goes astray, to see him reinvent his mission intelligently and decisively. He’s surprised to observe that his bedtime stories prepared him with timely knowledge. I’m glad I discovered Elizabeth’s beautifully-balanced work.
April 4, 2017
Just finished a delightful revisit with an old friend! A student of mine had exhausted his current line of reading material, and though he's very advanced, he sees higher level reading material as disinteresting (he can comprehend it, but lacks the maturity for it), so I found this oldie but goodie on my shelf. He finished it in a day and said he noticed a sequel on the AR website. So, I ordered it and got it today. That sent me to my chair to enjoy this story once more, so that I, too can read the sequel with everything fresh on my mind.
This story is a sweet coming of age tale, rife with knights, chivalry, and tough decisions. It can be a little slow at first, but it's necessary so that William's world can be intertwined with that of the Silver Knight. My only complaint as an adult is that I felt like there were a few statements missing in certain parts. Like, why aren't we told about the tapestry before his first mention? Just seemed thrust in there. Anyway, after the sequel, I think I'll throw The Indian in the Cupboard at him (figuratively speaking).
This story is a sweet coming of age tale, rife with knights, chivalry, and tough decisions. It can be a little slow at first, but it's necessary so that William's world can be intertwined with that of the Silver Knight. My only complaint as an adult is that I felt like there were a few statements missing in certain parts. Like, why aren't we told about the tapestry before his first mention? Just seemed thrust in there. Anyway, after the sequel, I think I'll throw The Indian in the Cupboard at him (figuratively speaking).
October 24, 2008
William receives a large medieval castle model and a knight figurine. While playing, the Silver Knight comes to life and puts William on the path to an Arthurian quest.
William is a little weepy and his attachment to Mrs. Phillips little long-winded (that's not the word but I can't think of one that fits and doesn't reflect something else.) Slow moving at the start but the quest part kicks it up.
I've heard it's enjoyed by elem. kids.
Obviously owes something to Indian in the Cupboard
William is a little weepy and his attachment to Mrs. Phillips little long-winded (that's not the word but I can't think of one that fits and doesn't reflect something else.) Slow moving at the start but the quest part kicks it up.
I've heard it's enjoyed by elem. kids.
Obviously owes something to Indian in the Cupboard
December 27, 2008
One of my favorites from childhood. I need to read it again, but I remember loving it. I was probably in the fourth or fifth grade and I had to read this for a book report. I remember being so caught up in the story about a boy who enters his toy castle to fight evil. Obviously the details escape me, but check it out it's great.
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