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When Jerry, Jimmy and Cathy discover a tunnel that leads to a
castle, they pretend that it is enchanted. But when they discover
the Sleeping Princess at the centre of the maze, astonishing things
begin to happen.
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A plot summary makes this story sound ordinary by children's
literature standards: the summer adventures of four children who
discover an enchanted castle and a magic ring. But Edith Nesbit's
adored classic (written in 1907) is so much more than the
description suggests. Right from the start, the author plays with
the idea of magic, teasing us with a sleeping princess who turns
out to be a fake. Elsewhere, the magic is "real" as can be--in
fact, though written nearly 100 years ago, The Enchanted Castle
prefigures the magical realism of modern novels in the
matter-of-fact way it weaves the uncanny into the children's
everyday life. And, while few authors are confident enough to
parody bad writing, Nesbit does it hilariously (and ever so gently)
through one character's tendency to "talk like a book": "'To brush
his hair and his clothes... was to our hero but the work of a
moment,' said Gerald." Things turn scary when the Ugly Wuglies,
fake people made from painted cardboard masks, old clothes, and
broomsticks, come to life. But on the whole this book about
enchantment--much praised by such luminaries as H.G. Wells and Noel
Coward--is, simply, enchanting. (Ages 6 and older)
--Richard Farr
From AudioFile
Pretending a castle they've discovered is enchanted, three children
come upon a "sleeping princess" in the garden (It's Mabel, the
housekeeper's niece, who is also doing some pretending). When Mabel
shows them a secret treasure room, enchantment becomes a reality.
Joanna Ward gives an even-paced, unembellished and totally
satisfying reading. She skillfully renders dialogue with slight
characterization, a good choice to avoid overwhelming Nesbit's rich
dialogue. The popular British author's adventures of childhood have
always been good read-aloud choices; the audiobook format superbly
showcases them. C.R.A.
About Author
Edith Nesbit (1858-1924) was the author of a number of much-loved
stories in which ordinary children encounter magical adventures in
the everyday world.Her novels include the three-book series Five
Children and It, The Phoenix and the Carpet, and The Story of the
Amulet. Her other books include The Enchanted Castle, which is also
available from Books of Wonder/Morrow in a handsome gift
editionfeaturingPaul o. Zelensky's paintings..
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