This is of its period in style and values, and utterly engaging. The elder boy is both infuriating and decent, his brother a stubborn little ass, his sisters brave and clever. Four children, the magic formula, (See C.S Lewis, whom this pre-dates), are joined by a series of other characters, not all of them human, in amazing, sometimes comic, sometimes sinister and sometimes beautiful adventures. The weirdness is firmly grounded in the social structure of the period, with the house, the servants, the food the children always crave and even the clothes they have to wear, or replace. I hadn't read this since I was a child myself, but it's lost none of its charm.
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22 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Classic story
By A Customer on 23 Jun. 1999
Format: Paperback
This is a classic book that I read when I was ten and found again recently. Nesbit manages to blend the world of magic with mundane reality in a way that is immensely appealing. Will spark imaginations of children anywhere.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
loves it
By Deedee on 6 July 2011
Format: Audio CD Verified Purchase
I bought this to introduce my daughter to other authors and as something to listen to when she can't sleep. she has enjoyed the story and often goes to her room to listen to it during the day to relax.
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17 of 21 people found the following review helpful
I can't wait to read this to my children!
By A Customer on 18 Jan. 1999
Format: Hardcover
This book stands out among all others from my childhood. It stirred my imagination like no other book, and I have often thought of it since. The atmosphere it creates is wonderful and lives on long after reading it. I look forward to my children being of a suitable age to read it to them.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
The Enchanted Castle
A Kid's Review on 23 Oct. 2009
Format: Paperback
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I have just started this book and I love it. Flora aged 9
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Wonderful, immagative childrens's story.
By fudggie girl TOP 1000 REVIEWER on 21 Dec. 2012
Format: Paperback Verified Purchase
I bought this book for a nine year old girl whose greatest passion is reading.This is a lovely story of two children who discover an enchanted castle and the other world they find there.This is the kind of story that is not only entertaining and exciting but let's the immagination run wild.
I can give no less than 5* as it really is a lovely book,I read it myself and the nine year old?Absolutly enjoyed it.
apart from that the finish and artwork of the sleeve is beautiful.
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