The Castle Behind Thorns

This magical adventure set in an enchanted castle surrounded by thorns tells a tale of the power of memory and story, forgiveness and strength, and the true gifts of craft and imagination. By the acclaimed author of The Princess Curse and Handbook for Dragon Slayers, this original fantasy is perfect for fans of Gail Carson Levine, Karen Cushman, and Shannon Hale.

When blacksmith apprentice Sand wakes up in a ruined castle, he has no idea how he got there, but the thorny brambles that surround the walls prevent him from leaving. As he begins to fix up the castle in order to survive, everything he touches somehow works better than it should. Then, as he continues to explore, Sand discovers the castle's secrets, including its long lost heir, Perrotte. Together they must fully repair the broken castle if they ever want to leave.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 05/27/2014
ISBN: 9780062008190
Pages: 336
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.80w x 1.50d
Award: Cybils - Finalist
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 03/17/2014
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2014
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2014 pg. 87
School Library Journal 06/01/2014 pg. 103
Booklist 06/01/2014 pg. 102
PW Children's Starred Reviews 12/01/2014 pg. 76
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 166421 / Castle Behind Thorns
Reading Level: 5.6 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 10