During a school holiday, siblings Gerald, Jimmy, and Kathleen stumble upon a grand country estate, Yalding Towers, which they imagine to be an enchanted castle. Their adventure truly begins when they discover a girl named Mabel, who initially presents herself as a sleeping princess and reveals a hidden magic ring. This ring, far from being a simple toy, possesses the power to grant wishes and bestow invisibility, transforming their ordinary vacation into a series of extraordinary escapades.
As the children explore the ring's unpredictable capabilities, they bring inanimate objects to life, thwart burglars, and navigate comical yet often alarming situations. Their journey delves into the blurred lines between imagination and reality, highlighting the unexpected consequences of magic and the lessons learned about responsibility and friendship. This tale invites readers into a world where childhood wonder meets genuine enchantment, prompting reflection on the true nature of wishes and the power of belief.
- Genres
- Fiction › Speculative fiction › FantasyFiction › Myths & folk tales › Myths & legendsFiction › Speculative fiction › Science fictionFiction › Historical fictionFiction › Speculative fiction › Fantasy › Historical fantasy
- Mood
- Adventurous
- Tropes
- Mistaken identity
- Where and when
- England Edwardian era Castle
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- This edition
- CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2018
- ISBN
- 9781986973281
- Language
- English
Original edition Enchanted Castle Originally published in 1974 · English · Ernest Benn Ltd
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