The Castle in the Attic

By: Elizabeth Winthrop

Narrated by: Elizabeth Winthrop

A kid favorite for over thirty years, this award-winning modern-classic is sure to delight readers for years to come!

"Winthrop has a real gift for fantasy..." --Madeleine L'Engle, award-winning author of A Wrinkle in Time

When William learns that his favorite caretaker Mrs. Phillips is leaving, he is devastated. But then she gives him her parting gift--a mysterious model castle that has been in her family for years. The castle is perfect in every way, with a drawbridge, a moat, and a fingerhigh knight to guard the gates. It's almost too real.

Sure enough, when William picks up the tiny silver knight, Sir Simon comes alive in his hand and tells William a mighty story of wild sorcery, wizards, and a kingdom in need of saving. Hoping the castle's magic holds the key to getting his friend to stay, William embarks on a fantastic quest to another land and another time--where a fiery dragon and an evil wizard are waiting to do battle.

Critic reviews

"An absorbing fantasy...suspense and colorful details, as well as a gentle moral precept, make the story special." -- Publishers Weekly

love

I read this in 5th grade and it was just as great today as it was then

Fun kids story.

I loved this book as s kid so decided to give it a shot as an adult. I can now see many problems with it but that doesn't matter as a kid. I think it takes he main character through a rewarding adventure that gives a good life lesion at the end.
It is also fun to picture. Recommended.

The cast performance

This was a very engaging story. I listened to every word. Thank you very much.

Excellent classic, weird pacing from cast

The story is an excellent classic and will always hold a place in my heart. The speed of the audio is weird though. We had to slow it to .80 speed just to make is listenable. I have no idea why they are reading so fast, as if trying to sprint through the book. The narrator unfortunately is very flat and not my favorite. The rest of the cast does a wonderful job and it is fun to hear a child actually read William's parts. All in all, a good listen.

An old favorite

I read as a teenager, my children have read and enjoyed the audio. Movie next?