{"product_id":"books-castle-waiting-vol-1-by-linda-medley","title":"Castle Waiting Vol. 1","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe wonderful, wildly popular feminist fairy tale by acclaimed cartoonist Linda Medley, featuring an introduction by Jane Yolen.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCastle Waiting\u003c\/i\u003e is the story of an isolated, abandoned castle, and the eccentric inhabitants who bring it back to life. A fable for modern times, it is a fairy tale that's not about rescuing the princess, saving the kingdom, or fighting the ultimate war between Good and Evil -- but about being a hero in your own home. The opening chapter tells the origin of the castle itself, which is abandoned by its princess in a comic twist on \"Sleeping Beauty\" when she rides off into the sunset with her Prince Charming. The castle becomes a refuge for misfits, outcasts, and others seeking sanctuary, playing host to a lively and colorful cast of characters that inhabits the subsequent stories, including a talking anthropomorphic horse, a mysteriously pregnant Lady on the run, and a bearded nun. Linda Medley lavishly illustrates \u003ci\u003eCastle Waiting\u003c\/i\u003e in a classic visual style reminiscent of Arthur Rackham and William Heath Robinson. Blending elements from a variety of sources -- fairy tales, folklore, nursery rhymes -- Medley tells the story of the everyday lives of fantastic characters with humor, intelligence, and insight into human nature. \u003ci\u003eCastle Waiting\u003c\/i\u003e can be read on multiple levels and can be enjoyed by readers of all ages, especially young girls.","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53673628401937,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781606996027.jpg?v=1781527222","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/products\/books-castle-waiting-vol-1-by-linda-medley","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}