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The Castle in the Attic

By: Elizabeth Winthrop
Narrated by: Elizabeth Winthrop
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A kid favorite for over 30 years, this award-winning modern-classic is sure to delight listeners for years to come!

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 too real.

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.

©2010 Listening Library (P)1985 Elizabeth Winthrop Fantasy & Magic Historical Fiction Literature & Fiction Medieval Science Fiction & Fantasy

Critic reviews

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

"Winthrop has a real gift for fantasy..." (Madeleine L'Engle, award-winning author of A Wrinkle in Time)

Imaginative Story • Timeless Adventure • Pleasantly Engaging Performance • Heroic Tale • Wonderful Voice Actors
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This was a very engaging story. I listened to every word. Thank you very much.

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I loved this book as s kid so decided to give it a shot as an adult. I can now see many problems with it but that doesn't matter as a kid. I think it takes he main character through a rewarding adventure that gives a good life lesion at the end.
It is also fun to picture. Recommended.

Fun kids story.

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I read this in 5th grade and it was just as great today as it was then

love

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I read as a teenager, my children have read and enjoyed the audio. Movie next?

An old favorite

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I read this multiple times when i was a kid. Couldnt pass up buying this. i want my grandson to enjoy this book.

childhood favorite

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Kudos to the author of this timeless story! I enjoyed every moment of it. A perfect tale for children and adults as well.

A lovely story!

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YA audiobook stories. Well done in all respects. Great for all ages. Perfect for family listening on a drive.

One of the best

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Me and my six year old daughter read this book for school and we loved it. She was able to grasp the story line and understand what was going on. It kept her interest and mine even though it was intended for children. It had just the right amount of action to funny parts and taught us some valuable life lessons. Definitely one I am glad we bought so that we can read it again in the future.

A must read for any child

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I read this book when I was a child. Just listen to it again with my own children. We all thoroughly enjoyed it. The different performances by the voice actors were wonderful.

Excellent story!

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Listened to the book on a road trip. My husband, son and myself really enjoyed it. The performance as well as the actual story was pleasantly engaging. A heroic story is always welcome in our home.

A Perfect Adventurous Story for Our 7 Y/O

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