Jessica Day George
Hardcover | Pages: 225 pages Rating: 4.09 | 16710 Users | 2302 Reviews
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| Title | : | Tuesdays at the Castle (Castle Glower #1) |
| Author | : | Jessica Day George |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 225 pages |
| Published | : | October 25th 2011 by Bloomsbury |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Childrens. Middle Grade. Fiction. Young Adult. Adventure. Magic |
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Tuesdays at Castle Glower are Princess Celie's favorite days. That's because on Tuesdays the castle adds a new room, a turret, or sometimes even an entire wing. No one ever knows what the castle will do next, and no one-other than Celie, that is-takes the time to map out the new additions. But when King and Queen Glower are ambushed and their fate is unknown, it's up to Celie, with her secret knowledge of the castle's never-ending twists and turns, to protect their home and save their kingdom. This delightful book from a fan- and bookseller-favorite kicks off a brand-new series sure to become a modern classic.Point Books Supposing Tuesdays at the Castle (Castle Glower #1)
| Original Title: | Tuesdays at the Castle |
| ISBN: | 1599906449 (ISBN13: 9781599906447) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Castle Glower #1 |
| Literary Awards: | Utah Book Award for Children's (2011), Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee for Grades 3-6 (2013), California Young Readers Medal Nominee for Intermediate (2015), Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award Nominee (2015) |
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Ratings: 4.09 From 16710 Users | 2302 ReviewsWrite Up Regarding Books Tuesdays at the Castle (Castle Glower #1)
I loved this book! Though it's written just right for a middle-grade audience, it belongs with the handful of middle-grade books (most notably Wendelin Van Draanen's Sammy Keyes mysteries) that have enough substance to appeal to older readers as well. I especially liked the characterization of Castle Glower and Celie's relationship with it, something I'd like to see explored in later books. And Prince Lulath! My very favorite character. He is positively adorable. Very, very enjoyable book, andI am a fan of Jessica Day George. There is no denying that. But most of what I've read by her has been more on the YA side than the middle grade side, so even though I was super excited for Tuesdays at the Castle, there was still the question of whether I would like her MG stuff. I'm not sure why I was worried. It flowed along so well and kept me going. Two sittings and I pretty much engulfed it all, continuously telling myself "I should stop after X, I should stop after Y..." and I just
Just finished reading the manuscript, prior to beginning the Big Edit. Really excited about this book, the first in a middle grade series that will explore the endless possibilities of turning an eleven-year-old princess loose in a magic castle!*Reading aloud to my kids, March 2012.*Reading aloud to my kids, and also to prep for Fridays, June 2014.
Once again, a fun read. Character development was better in this one than in Princess of the Midnight Ball. Celie is tenacious and free-spirited, and I do love her bond with the castle. Rolf pulls off the protective-big-brother role very well. Pogue--well, I was convinced he was going to turn out to be a villain, because he was such a smooth-talking ladies' man at the beginning. I was actually kind of disappointed that he wasn't a double-crosser. I love books about siblings, and these
Whenever I read a book aimed at a young audience I have to pause and consider how I might have enjoyed it at the age for which it was written, especially if I see glimpses of a really good book in a might-have-been good.This was one of those books. If I'd read it at age nine, I would have loved it to pieces. (Though I would have been convinced that the author stole my castle of appearing and disappearing rooms, but that, as they say, is another story.) The main thing is, at nine, I believed that
Perhaps a little young for me, but I'll probably totally enjoy it anyway and proudly admit it. :D
Cute and funny and smart MG fantasy, which I enjoyed very much. Like many of my friends who've read this, I was equally taken with the castle itself (not only sentient but keeps the monarchy about more than just inheritance!) and Celie, the 11-year-old heroine. I was particularly happy that her siblings listened to her, which I'd been afraid they might not do at points. I also look forward to more of Prince Lulath when I read on in the series!
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