The Castle in the Attic by Elizabeth Winthrop

The Castle in the Attic by Elizabeth Winthrop

A classic tale of fantasy, adventure, and bravery in a beautiful anniversary edition--perfect for fans and new readers alike

When his beloved caretaker Mrs. Phillips tells him she's leaving, William is devastated. Not even her farewell gift of a model Medieval castle helps him feel better--though he has to admit it's fascinating. From the working drawbridge and portcullis to the fully-furnished rooms, it's perfect in every detail. It almost seems magical.

And when William looks at the silver knight, the tiny figure comes to life in his hand--and tells him a tale of a wicked sorcerer, a vicious dragon, and a kingdom in need of a hero. Hoping the castle's magic will help him find a way to make his friend stay, William embarks on a daring quest with Sir Simon, the Silver Knight--but he will have to face his own doubts and regrets if he's going to succeed.

A reader favorite for 35 years, this redesigned anniversary edition includes an author's note from Elizabeth Winthrop, reflecting on the novel and its legacy.

William's story continues in The Battle for the Castle, available as a redesigned companion edition.

An IRA-CBC Children's Choice
A California Young Reader Medal Winner
A Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award Winner
Nominated for 23 State Book Awards

Elizabeth Winthrop is the author of nearly sixty books for children and adults. The Castle in the Attic, Dumpy La Rue, drawn by Betsy Lewin, and Shoes, illustrated by William Joyce are among her award-winning children's books. Robert Stone chose her short story The Golden Darters for The Best American Short Stories. She wrote the memoir piece Don't Knock Unless You're Bleeding: Growing Up in Cold War Washington under the name Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop. She splits her time between New York City and the Berkshires, as the daughter of political journalist Stewart Alsop. Elizabeth Winthrop's website is www.elizabethwinthrop.com.

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ISBN 13	9780440409410
ISBN 10	0440409411
Title	The Castle in the Attic
Author	Elizabeth Winthrop
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group Inc
Year published	1994-11-01
Number of pages	192
Prizes	Winner of California Young Reader Medal 1989, Nominated for Illinois Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award 1989
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.