x dismiss this message
Did you know you can edit this page?
-
Sign Into Shelfari
-
Choose something to edit
-
Save your contributions
see page history
Description edit
The mysterious castle William's housekeeper told him about is suddenly his--an old, authentic wooden model with a knight as tall as his finger to guard the gate--and it's the best gift he has ever received. Reprint. AB. SLJ.
Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit
Summary edit
This book is about a boy who gets a castle from his housekeeper who is moving to London. He has found out that the knight comes to life and he can talk to him. Because he doesn't want his house keeper to move he minimises her to the size of the knight. Then he minimises himself to break a... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
On Monday afternoon, Mrs. Phillips was waiting for William at the kitchen door.
Themes & Symbolism edit
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 2 in The Castle in the Attic. (standard series)
Followed by The Battle for the Castle.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Elizabeth Winthrop (Author)
Other Contributors:
- Trina Schart Hyman (Cover Artist)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Holiday House
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1985
ISBN: 0823405796
Page Count: 179
Publisher: Holiday House
Country: United States
Publication Date: 1985
ISBN: 0823405796
Page Count: 179
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: READING OLYMPICS FIC WIN
Popular Tags
See all 50 tags
Amazon Customers Who Bought This Book Also Bought
We’re hiding the errata, movie connections, books that influenced this book, books influenced by this book, books that cite this book and books cited by this book sections. If you would like to add content to them, you must first make them visible.
