Jimmy, Gerald, and Cathy hope to find adventure when they set off to explore the woods, but they get far more than they bargained for when they discover the Enchanted Castle. At first, they seem to be in a fairy tale come true, until a friend turns invisible, thanks to a magic ring she can't remove. Adventure follows adventure as they seek to control the magic—but the magic has a will of its own, and it is all they can do to keep up. Faced with sleeping princesses, magic rings, and moonlit gardens filled with magic, the children must use all their courage and ingenuity to control the magic and solve the mystery surrounding the Enchanted Castle.
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Release date
May 4, 2012 -
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9781481576734
- File size: 217841 KB
- Duration: 07:33:50
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 6.1
- Lexile® Measure: 490
- Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
- Text Difficulty: 1-2
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Reviews
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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. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine -
This is a story you can't help but love. Old-fashioned and magical, it's a safe choice for any audience. Three children discover a castle in a nearby forest; an enchanted princess and a magic ring follow, and the adventures begin. As a fine fantasy, it will sustain Harry Potter fans til the next installment, but what makes it special is the likable children and their timeless friendship. Narrator Virginia Leishman sets the tone perfectly. Her gentle, musical cadence is comforting and lulling. Soon you find yourself feeling dreamy and hypnotized. Before you know it, you've begun to believe in this magical place, and you don't want to wake up and come back. D.G. (c) AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine
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