  | Castle of tangled magic Author: Anderson, Sophie | |
| Price: $22.58 | ||
Summary:
When thirteen-year-old Olia steps through a magical doorway, she discovers another land. A land tangled by magic, where hope is lost, and a scheming wizard holds all the power. Soon Olia learns that she is destined to save this land, but with time running out and her new friends and family in danger, she must search for the magic within herself to save everything and everyone she loves.
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| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 5.60 Points: 11.0 Quiz: 516140 |
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Kirkus Reviews (01/15/22)
Booklist (05/01/22)
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Booklist - 05/01/2022 Olia is no princess, but she lives in Castle Mila with her baby sister, grandmother, and parents, who are the castle's caretakers. After a fierce storm breaks part of the castle's main dome, Olia embarks on a magical journey with the house's guardian spirit into another realm to try and save the structure. The realm is full of spirits and creatures beyond her imagination, and, to her dismay, she learns that it, too, is in danger of destruction. Anderson describes the fantasy world beautifully, with engaging prose that guides readers through. She blends Slavic folktales and cultures beautifully as Olia explores her castle's secrets, meets new denizens, and acquires magical objects on her quest to save everyone. Bighearted Olia is easy to cheer on and always tries to find ways to resolve all the problems and conflicts she encounters. Unfamiliar names for foods, spirits, and creatures will likely lead readers to search for more stories that inspired this fantastical world within Castle Mila. A story encouraging readers to believe in magic all around us. - Copyright 2022 Booklist.
