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.