The Enchanted Castle

by Lesley Sims (Adapter), Alan Marks (Illustrator), E. Nesbit

When Gerald, Cathy, and Jimmy discover a mysterious castle complete with an invisible princess and a magic ring, they think only happy adventures lie ahead--until the castle's supernatural forces call on all the bravery they can muster.

Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Childrens

64 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2007

About the author

Lesley dreamed of being a writer, but studied law as her mother insisted she had "something to fall back on". Since joining Usborne Publishing, she has written and edited hundreds of books, from funny rhyming stories to an award-winning history book. Nowadays, she is often found recording books, too, in Usborne's very own recording studio.

Reviews

[Lucieishima · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was good.
Lots of adventure and fantasy in it.
The characters were very nice and kind.
Loved the enchanted castle,the ring and the hall of wishes.

[Vivienne · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is not as interesting as the other Usborne adaptation books.

[Mabel Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favourite part was when they went into a maze because I would love to visit a maze!

[Thomas Ray · Rating 1 out of 5]

I can't speak for the 1907 Edith Nesbit "original book . . . much longer and harder to read than this one." This 2007 condensed version, adapted by Lesley Sims, a small picture book 62 pages, seems less than gripping.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. The children are so imaginative and willing to take things into their own hands to have a good time. Its a great blend of fantasy and reality (or escape from reality) to take you back to childhood.

[Darren · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book, lots of other people should read it.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was cool, it was about a castle.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a very whimsical fairy tale and I enjoyed reading it.