{"product_id":"the-castle-in-the-attic-35th-anniversary-edition-isbn-9780823444244","title":"The Castle in the Attic (35th Anniversary Edition)","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn epic quest, a dragon, a knight in shining armor—this classic children’s story is the perfect read for 3rd and 4th graders who love medieval fantasy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA magical toy castle plunges 10-year-old William into a wild fantasy adventure—where he discovers the true meaning of courage.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e When his beloved caretaker Mrs. Phillips tells him she's leaving, William is devastated. Not even her farewell gift of a model medieval castle helps him feel better—though he has to admit it’s fascinating. From the working drawbridge and portcullis to the fully-furnished rooms, it's perfect in every detail. It almost seems magical.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e And when William looks at the silver knight, the tiny figure comes to life in his hand—and tells him a tale of a wicked sorcerer, a vicious dragon, and a kingdom in need of a hero. Hoping the castle's magic will help him find a way to make his friend stay, William embarks on a daring quest with Sir Simon, the Silver Knight—but he will have to face his own doubts and regrets if he's going to succeed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e William’s story continues in \u003ci\u003eThe Battle for the Castle\u003c\/i\u003e, available as a redesigned companion edition.\u003cb\u003eAn IRA-CBC Children’s Choice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA California Young Reader Medal Winner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eA Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children’s Book Award Winner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eNominated for 23 State Book Awards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“An absorbing fantasy . . . suspense and colorful details, as well as a gentle moral precept, make the story special.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “A satisfying quest fantasy with a strong element of modern realism which will appeal to a wide range of readers.”\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eElizabeth Winthrop is the author of more than sixty books, most of them for children. Her best-known work is \u003ci\u003eThe Castle in the Attic\u003c\/i\u003e, which was nominated for twenty-three state awards and won the won the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award, the California Young Reader's Medal, and was named a Children's Choice by the International Reading Association. A great-grandniece of Theodore Roosevelt, Elizabeth lives in New York City.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301018947813,"sku":"NP9780823444243","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780823444243.jpg?v=1742922481","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-castle-in-the-attic-35th-anniversary-edition-isbn-9780823444244","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}