  | Girl who kept the castle Author: Graudin, Ryan | |
| Price: $24.48 | ||
Summary:
Faye, a twelve-year-old groundskeeper's daughter, has always lived at Wizard West's magical mansion, Celurdur. When she has to tell the ancient Wizard West's ghost that he is dead, a problem immediately arises: without a successor to tend to the house's magical foundations, Celurdur will fall apart at the next new moon.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 5.40 Points: 11.0 Quiz: 555558 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (05/01/24)
School Library Journal (00/06/24)
Booklist (05/01/24)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (00/06/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 05/01/2024 It’s up to Faye, the 12-year-old daughter of an enchanted estate’s groundskeeper, to inform Wizard West that he has died. The ghost won’t be pleased to learn of his own death, but it’s imperative someone inform him, lest the magic holding the bewitched castle together lapses. She convinces the sulking spirit to hold a competition to find a worthy successor, and though Faye knows the estate better than nearly anyone, she’s prohibited from participating, since commoners—especially girls—aren’t allowed to wield magic. Aspiring young wizards arrive to take part in increasingly ridiculous challenges, but as the games go awry and evil appears in their midst, Faye realizes that if she doesn’t figure out a fix, the entire kingdom will crumble. This fantastic duology starter conjures a world full of magic, mystery, and merriment, and wonderful world building puts readers in the thick of it. Faye is as clever as she is compassionate, and it’s a particular pleasure to watch her find joy and strength in teamwork. An utterly enchanting escapade with the promise of bigger adventures to come. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
