The Castle in the Mist

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The Castle in the Mist

In the tradition of Edward Eager and E.L. Konigsburg, a novel about the excitementâ€”and the dangersâ€”of wishing.

Tess and her brother, Max, are sent for the summer to their auntâ€™s sleepy village in the English countryside, where excitement is as rare as a good wifi signal. So when Tess stumbles upon an old brass key that unlocks an ornately carved gate, attached to a strangely invisible wall, she jumps at the chance for adventure. And the world beyond the gate doesnâ€™t disappoint. She finds rose gardens, a maze made of hedges, and a boy named William who is just as lonely as she is.
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But at Williamâ€™s castle, strange things begin to happen. Carnival games are paid for in wishes, dreams seem to come alive, and then there's William's eerie warning: Beware of the hawthorn trees. A warning that chills Tess to the bone.
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In a magical, fantasy world that blurs the line between reality and imagination, readers are left to wonder exactly what theyâ€™d wish for if wishes could come true. Perfect for fans ofÂ Half Magic and The Secret Gardenâ€”and for anyone who's ever wondered if magic is real.

Praise for The Castle in the Mist:

â€œBursting with imagination and warmth, Amy Ephronâ€™s first novel for young people is a magical book in all ways.â€â€”Holly Goldberg Sloan, New York Times bestselling author of Counting by 7s

"This beautiful storyâ€™s quiet, peaceful tone nicely evokes both the serenity of country life and the haunting magic of the castle, and the emotional heft of Tess and Maxâ€™s separation from their parents, as well as their strong bond, keeps the tale firmly grounded in reality. Perfect for middle-graders who love classic fantasy."â€”Booklist

"Rich description of the castle along with an elaborate map at the book's beginning and an illustration at the end enhance the fantasy world....A sequel is suggested; beguiled readers will hope it happens."â€”Kirkus Reviews

"There are scenes...that are transcendent in their beautiful, ethereal descriptions [in this] uplifting novel about family and connection."â€”BCCB

"A slightly darker, updated take on magical realism classics such as Edward Eagerâ€™s Half Magic and E. Nesbitâ€™s The Enchanted Castle."â€”School Library Journal

"A near-perfect 9....This book defies gravity because itâ€™s hard to put down!"â€”Time for Kids, kid reporter

Country	USA
Author	Amy Ephron
Binding	Hardcover
EAN	9780399546983
ISBN	0399546987
Label	Philomel Books
Manufacturer	Philomel Books
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	192
PublicationDate	2017-02-07
Publisher	Philomel Books
ReleaseDate	2017-02-07
Studio	Philomel Books

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