{"product_id":"the-castle-in-the-mist-9780399547003","title":"The Castle in the Mist","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn the tradition of Edward Eager and E.L. Konigsburg, a novel about the excitement--and the dangers--of wishing.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTess and her brother, Max, are sent for the summer to their aunt'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 doesn't disappoint. She finds rose gardens, a maze made of hedges, and a boy named William who is just as lonely as she is. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But at William'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: \u003ci\u003eBeware of the hawthorn trees. \u003c\/i\u003eA warning that chills Tess to the bone. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn a magical, fantasy world that blurs the line between reality and imagination, readers are left to wonder exactly what they'd wish for if wishes could come true. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eHalf Magic \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Garden--\u003c\/i\u003eand for anyone who's ever wondered if magic is real. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor the further adventures of Tess and Max, be sure to check out Amy Ephron's \u003ci\u003eCarnival Magic\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Castle in the Mist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Bursting with imagination and warmth, Amy Ephron's first novel for young people is a magical book in all ways.\"--Holly Goldberg Sloan, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eCounting by 7s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This beautiful story'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 Max'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.\"--\u003ci\u003eBooklist \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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.\"--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"There are scenes...that are transcendent in their beautiful, ethereal descriptions  in this] uplifting novel about family and connection.\"--\u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"A slightly darker, updated take on magical realism classics such as Edward Eager's \u003ci\u003eHalf Magic\u003c\/i\u003e and E. Nesbit's \u003ci\u003eThe Enchanted Castle\u003c\/i\u003e.\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A near-perfect 9....This book defies gravity because it's hard to put down \"--\u003ci\u003eTime for Kids\u003c\/i\u003e, kid reporter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Puffin Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/24\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780399547003\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.60h x 5.00w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e188338 \/ Castle in the Mist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.4 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 5\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Amy Ephron","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36637068656796,"sku":"9780399547003","price":10.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_12478f2d-4c6c-426e-bc70-40e6b1eca275.jpg?v=1603843797","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-castle-in-the-mist-9780399547003","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}