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The Castle in the Attic

by Elizabeth Winthrop


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When ten-year-old William's beloved nanny Mrs. Phillipps tells him she is returning to England, he is distraught. Mrs. Phillipps gives him a toy castle and a toy knight which comes to life. William, with the aid of a magic token, shrinks his nanny down to toy size to keep her from leaving, then, in an effort to undo what he has done, shrinks himself--and finds himself in the castle, helping the knight to conquer an evil wizard and free the kingdom.

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9781400099122
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Compact Disc
Publisher

Listening Library
Date

2005
Price

$8.98
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9780375806773
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Paperback
Publisher

Random House Childrens Books
Date

2000
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$1.00
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9780440227939
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Paperback
Publisher

Bantam Books
Date

1998
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$1.00
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9780823405794
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Binding/Format

Reinforced Hardcover
Publisher

Holiday House
Date

1985
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$1.00
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9780553156010
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Binding/Format

Paperback
Publisher

Bantam Books
Date

1986
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$1.00
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9780807276280
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Audio Cassette
Publisher

Books on Tape
Date

1996
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$3.50
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9780807276297
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Binding/Format

Paperback
Publisher

Listening Library
Date

1996
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None Available
 
9780808576082
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Prebinding
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Bt Bound
Date

1999
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$14.25
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9780440409410
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Paperback
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Yearling Books
Date

1996
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$1.00
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Publisher Notes

William has just received the best present of his life. Its an old, real-looking stone and wooden model of a castle, with a drawbridge, moat, and a finger-high knight to guard the gates. Its the mysterious castle his housekeeper has told him about, and even though William is sad shes leaving, now the castle is his!William cant wait to play with it--hes certain there's something magical about the castle. And sure enough, when he picks up the tiny silver knight, it comes alive in his hand!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 . . . .

Media Reviews

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

Synopses

A gift of a toy castle, complete with silver knight, introduces William to an adventure involving magic and a personal quest.

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