Puffin Classics Enchanted Castle

Four children discover an old castle and their pleasant summer vacation begins to turn into the adventure of a lifetime! Employing the brilliant talents that made The Story of the Treasure Seekers, The Wouldbegoods and The Phoenix and the Carpet so memorable, Edith Nesbit once more delves into the realm of magic and make-believe in this classic tale. The Enchanted Castle overflowswith the author's customary sly wit and her knack for showing children as they really are: inventive, competitive and ready for anything. Disappointed after what at first appears to be a sleeping princess turns out to be Mabel, the housekeeper's niece, the children turn to more exciting games after they stumble across an old, abandoned castle. But it turns out that the castle actually is brimming with magic - and the addition of a fairy ring makes for adventures as satisfying as any child could long for. Between the delightful relationship the children enjoy and such hilarious touches as the Ugly Wuglies, creatures dressed in old clothes with painted cardboard masks that nerve-wrackingly come to life, this tale is Nesbit at her finest and a wonderful addition to any library.