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finger-high knight to guard the gates. It's the mysterious castle his housekeeper has told him about, and even though William is sad she's leaving, now the castle is his!
William can't wait to play with it—he's certain there's something magical
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 . . . .
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Release date
November 11, 2008 -
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9780739373798
- File size: 101255 KB
- Duration: 03:30:56
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 4.9
- Lexile® Measure: 750
- Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
- Text Difficulty: 3-4
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Reviews
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September 1, 1985
An author admired for realistic novels, Winthrop presents an absorbing fantasy about William Lawrence, 10. When Mrs. Phillips prepares to return to her native England, William grieves. She has taken care of him through the years while his parents have been away at work. Mrs. Phillips's parting gift to the boy is a medieval castle, authentically complete, but with only one small figure, a knight. Picking up the knight, William is thrilled when it comes to life. The knight tells of the times when a wizard had spellbound all the king's subjects and unsurped the throne. But William is more interested in the tiny man's magic amulet and he uses it to shrink Mrs. Phillips, to keep her in the castle. Then his conscience insists that he miniaturize himself and join the two in the fight to undo the wizard and restore the kingdom. Suspense and colorful details, as well as a gentle moral percept, make the story special. -
October 31, 1994
A magical replica of a castle transports William to adventures in another land in these companion novels. Ages 8-12.
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