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Shadow Castle
In the middle of a deep forest is an enchanted valley and a castle where only shadows live, shadows of kings and queens who have waited for hundreds of years for the spell cast upon them to be broken.
One day, a girl named Lucy follows a little dog through a tunnel into the valley and meets the mysterious red-haired Michael, who takes her into the shadow world to meet Prin
...morePaperback, 200 pages
Published
December 1st 2000
by Backinprint.com
(first published 1945)
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Before I read this book again I was prepared to give it 5 stars for being a childhood favorite. Then I read it and my jaded adult self couldn't leave it at that.
I deducted one star for the names Flumpdoria, Flame and Glauz. You might think that's a little harsh, but the name King Klux ultimately pushed me to this decision. Klux is about as unfortunate as naming your child Adolf.
I deducted another star for the vegetarian dragon. Ever since the whole Twilight saga, I'm extremely suspicious of any...more
I deducted one star for the names Flumpdoria, Flame and Glauz. You might think that's a little harsh, but the name King Klux ultimately pushed me to this decision. Klux is about as unfortunate as naming your child Adolf.
I deducted another star for the vegetarian dragon. Ever since the whole Twilight saga, I'm extremely suspicious of any...more
Author: Marian Cockrell
Title: Shadow Castle expanded ed.
Description (source): In the middle of a deep forest is an enchanted valley and a castle where only shadows live, shadows of kings and queens who have waited for hundreds of years for the spell cast upon them to be broken. One day, a girl named Lucy follows a little dog through a tunnel into the valley and meets the mysterious red-haired Michael, who takes her into the shadow world to meet Prince Mika and his mortal wife Gloria, their child...more
Title: Shadow Castle expanded ed.
Description (source): In the middle of a deep forest is an enchanted valley and a castle where only shadows live, shadows of kings and queens who have waited for hundreds of years for the spell cast upon them to be broken. One day, a girl named Lucy follows a little dog through a tunnel into the valley and meets the mysterious red-haired Michael, who takes her into the shadow world to meet Prince Mika and his mortal wife Gloria, their child...more
Shadow Castle was passed down to me at age 10 from a favorite Aunt. As I grew, I must have read this book 3-4 times per year. When I became a mother, I wanted to pass along this delightful story once my boys were old enough to listen to what they called a "chapter book". They too selected this book to be read 3-4 times per year. Both grown and one with children, the oldest one located a new copy of the book, purchased it and reads it to his children. The children are now requesting that "grammio...more
Mar 19, 2011
Starla Huchton
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone and everyone, children especially
Recommended to Starla by:
my mother
There are those books we read as a child and never forget. I couldn't tell you how many times I would run across this book as a kid, stop whatever I was doing, and sit right there for HOURS and re-read it. This seemed to happen at least once a year. I'm always astounded that no one seems to have heard of this book. I only recently discovered someone I know on Twitter has read it and love it as much as I do! It's one of those magical stories that you find yourself wishing were true. My grown-up,...more
Sep 27, 2011
Constance
rated it
2 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
young readers ready to move from rainbow fairies
This was a fondly remembered childhood favorite. While it doesn't really stand the test of time for me as an adult reader, I was surprised at how many passages I remembered vividly and was delighted to remember the ways those passages had struck a chord with my 10-year-old self. I guess there is a teeny bit of the romantic in me. This book has the elements of a childhood classic: parents absent (naturally); adventures found at the end of a trail you've passed a dozen times; mysterious castle in...more
One of those books when encountered young that will haunt you for years, if only trying to dredge up the title in your head or answer those conversations that begin "did you ever hear about a book where...." Cockrell wrote a fairly simple (and often slightly twee) twisting of classic fairytales into a novel for children -- but there's a spark too of a deeper story. If you encounter Mika, Gloria, and the reason behind the shadows before age 10, you'll find yourself haunted too.
This is the first fantasy that I remember reading. I was probably 10 or so. I always remembered it fondly and saved my copy for many years for my someday children. Well I read it to my boys and they loved it too. It may not have been quite as magical as it was all those years ago but it stood up well to an adult read, especially as I was reading it out loud to my sons.
The original was my favorite book when I was little, and when I found out there was a special edition one I had to read it. The only difference really between the two is that the speical edition has some added chapters that the author had apparently omited from the original publication. Even though I loved this version too, I'm alittle bit torn. I feel like because of the added chapters there was a lot of things repeated that could have been edited out. But at the same time all the extra chapter...more
This book mesmerized me as a kid. It's about a girl escaping her unhappy household by entering a magical portal in the neighboring woods. She finds a spooky castle full of the shadows of the residents who once lived there and has to solve the mystery of the curse that binds them. How I wished for a magical portal in the woods behind my house!
Oct 19, 2012
Charles Bechtel
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Parents of third or fourth grade children
Recommended to Charles by:
Book-mobile
This is among the best remembered books of my youth. Although it is probably dated, having been written in the Fifties, I intend to find a copy to send to my granddaughter who is approaching nine in a few days. Of course, when I do, I'll re-read it first! (BTW: Another great Book-mobile purchase. Where is that now?)
Words cannot express how much I loved this book as a kid. My copy is actually so battered that the author's name is illegible, so I'm pretty stoked to find out who actually wrote it.
(Now, the book wasn't nearly as good when I re-read it as an adult, but it's still got something.)
(Now, the book wasn't nearly as good when I re-read it as an adult, but it's still got something.)
This is perhaps the first book I ever remember reading by myself. At least, this is the one that stuck with me. For years, I couldn't remember the title. Then one day I ran across it as a yard sale. I was so happy to discover it again. My daughter was less impressed but she was older by then. Easy read (obviously) but a cute story, one which stayed with me over the years.
I read this as a child, and it stuck with me so much that I found it online and ordered a copy. Currently out of print. Sweet fairy tale with a happy ending. Not very substantial, but fun to read. Would be good for the 8-11 crowd.
One of my favorites as a kid. After rereading it as an adult, I'm not quite sure why...the plot is pretty weak and predictable. However, I read it over and over when I was young and adored it, so I am intrigued by this expanded edition.
I escaped into this book so many times as a child. It is, pure and simple, a wonderful fairy tale. If you or a child you know loves fairies, magic, dragons, secret enchantments and more, make sure to add it to your bookshelf.
Nov 03, 2011
Elizabeth
marked it as to-read
I've read the origional but this extanded Edition is new to me and I would LOVE to read what was added to the stories. The origional was one of my favorite books when I was younger and I read it at least 15 times.
Read this over and over like a fixation when I was single digits old. First real fantasy book that I was ga-ga over. I lost my copy and just now ordered a new one from Amazon. Thanks, Goodreads! WOW! I love this site!
Feb 26, 2010
Terri
added it
I read this story as a kid and loved it. I searched and searched to find a copy of hte book so I could read it to my girls when they were young. They loved it. I bought copies for each of them and one for myself.
If I were on a desert island and could only have five books with me, this book would be one of them. It is a childhood favorite for both my mom and me. Even my friends from high school read it and loved it.
This book is amazing. It's out of print now, but you can buy on this website. The author's daughter added some before-edited chapters. My mom read it to me when i was little. It's a great fairy tale.
May 03, 2013
Donna
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Love this book. I read it over and over. Remembered it so fondly that I bought a copy off Amazon several years ago. The original belonged to my sister and I have no idea what happened to it.
My very favorite childhood book. I had forgotten the name of it and finally just found it again. Anyone who loves fantasy books should read this. If it were written today it would be a best seller!!
Bought it at a garage sale when I was young cuz I liked the cover....it turned out to be one of the best books I'd ever read (up to that point, at least!)....a definite childhood favorite!
I read this in Jr. High or high school, and still consider it one of my all-time favorites. I'm waiting for my 8 year old to become interested... It is quite literally enchanting.
A favorite from my childhood, I re-read this book in a fit of nostalgia. I found it charming, if a bit dated. (It was originally published in 1945!) It was definitely written for children, and the children I know might find it a bit slow for them--possibly I would recommend this book for the ages between 8 and 10. And while I loved the stories told within, I was briefly disturbed by the subtle sexism, such as the old-fashioned notion that ladies let the men do the fighting for them. I would reco...more
Aug 11, 2011
Gretchen
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I found a shabby copy of this in a Goodwill store when I was about 11, bought it for the ride back home (about an hour and a half!). Couldn't put it down...
I adore this book! As a child and even in my teens, I would read it over and over. I look forward to reading this book with my daughters when they are a little older.
this was my favorite childhood book - i remember buying it with my own money through the scholastic book club :-)
45 years later, Princess Bluebell and Prince Michael still charm me.
45 years later, Princess Bluebell and Prince Michael still charm me.
Loved this book as a child. It was one that my grandmother owned and I spent many happy hours at her house reading this.
This has always been one of my favorite tales full of magic, danger,and a love story all wrapped into one.
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Marian Cockrell was a talented screenwriter as well as novelist, best known for the enchanting Shadow Castle.
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“Lucy shivered and went on again. 'This is an adventure,' she thought. 'You can't have an adventure if you stop in the middle.”
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“It was love at first sight with Robin, but probably the Princess Bluebell had been in love with him all the time she had been at the castle, although she wouldn't say so, of course.”
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