Author |
Nesbit, E. (Edith), 1858-1924 |
Title |
The Enchanted Castle
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Note |
Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Enchanted_Castle
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Summary |
"The Enchanted Castle" by E. Nesbit is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around three adventurous siblings, Jerry, Jimmy, and Kathleen, as well as their magical encounters during their summer holidays. Their journey begins when they are unable to return home for the vacation due to a cousin's illness, leading them to inventive games that swirl into fantastical explorations. The opening of the story introduces us to Jerry, Jimmy, and Kathleen, who are eagerly anticipating their holiday adventures but face disappointment when they can't return home. As they plan to spend their holiday at school, they engage in imaginative play, suggesting ideas like writing a book or playing games of "bandits." Their day takes an unexpected turn when they discover a mysterious cave while exploring the woods. As they navigate through the cave, they come across an enchanting garden and an "enchanted castle," igniting their sense of adventure and wonder. The narrative sets the stage for their exploration, teasing a world filled with magic and enchantment, inviting readers to join in on their whimsical journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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Subject |
Fantasy fiction, English
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Subject |
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Magic -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Wishes -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Castles -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Rings -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Edward VII, 1901-1910 -- Juvenile fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
3536 |
Release Date |
Nov 1, 2002 |
Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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