The Castle in the Attic

One of the classic fantastical adventures of all time!

William has just received the best present of his life€"an old, real-looking stone and wooden model of a castle, with a drawbridge, a moat, and a fingerhigh knight to guard the gates. It€s the mysterious castle his housekeeper has told him about, and even though William is sad she€s leaving, now the castle is his! William can€t wait to play with the castle€"he€s certain there€s something magical about it. And sure enough, when he picks up the tiny silver knight, it comes alive in his hand! Sir Simon tells William a mighty story of wild sorcery, wizards, and magic. And suddenly William is off on a fantastic quest to another land and another time€"where a fiery dragon and an evil wizard are waiting to do battle. . . .

An IRA-CBC Children€s Choice
A California Young Reader Medal Winner
A Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children€s Book Award Winner