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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 Prince Mika and his mortal wife Gloria, their children and their children's children, and learn the magic that will lift the spell. This new expanded Author's Edition contains additional chapters never published before!
200 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1945
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Marian Cockrell
13 books8 followersMarian Cockrell was a talented screenwriter as well as novelist, best known for the enchanting Shadow Castle.
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November 2, 2011
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.
March 20, 2011
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, jaded self easily disregards books like this all the time, but not this one. I couldn't tell you what it is about the story or prose that so completely sucks me in, I only know that it does. I adored this book then, and I still do now.
March 1, 2009
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 mythical creature that is supposed to devour humans and doesn't.
One more star had to go for the number of sentences ending in prepositions. That just bugs. (Don't go checking my grammar--I don't practice what I preach.)
I added a star because the author's name is Marian. There are not many of us so we need to stick together.
Finally, one more star for being the first book I recall reading using the word "gadzooks!"
An that is how I arrived at my rating. All silliness aside, this a great book for young children and I'm thankful my mom gave me a copy of my own.
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 mythical creature that is supposed to devour humans and doesn't.
One more star had to go for the number of sentences ending in prepositions. That just bugs. (Don't go checking my grammar--I don't practice what I preach.)
I added a star because the author's name is Marian. There are not many of us so we need to stick together.
Finally, one more star for being the first book I recall reading using the word "gadzooks!"
An that is how I arrived at my rating. All silliness aside, this a great book for young children and I'm thankful my mom gave me a copy of my own.
May 2, 2013
A long overdue review: http://perfectretort.blogspot.com/201...
It is wonderful that this book is back in print. My copy growing up was a hardcover printed during WWII (it had been my mother's) on paper nearly as thin as tissue paper, with a plain dark green cover.
It is wonderful that this book is back in print. My copy growing up was a hardcover printed during WWII (it had been my mother's) on paper nearly as thin as tissue paper, with a plain dark green cover.
October 28, 2022
Sweet, fun fairy tale fantasy with more than a hint of wry humor not normally found in children’s book.
Michael, a mortal, enters a fairy kingdom, falls in love, and shockins, lives happily ever after after becoming a family man.
Escapades with his son and daughter continue until tragedy (mild tragedy) strikes.
A nostalgia read, but given how happy it made me when I read it the first time and still does when I re-read occasionally, it is worthy of 5 stars.
Marion Cockrell wrote other books, but sadly I think this is the only children’s book. Wish there were more.
Michael, a mortal, enters a fairy kingdom, falls in love, and shockins, lives happily ever after after becoming a family man.
Escapades with his son and daughter continue until tragedy (mild tragedy) strikes.
A nostalgia read, but given how happy it made me when I read it the first time and still does when I re-read occasionally, it is worthy of 5 stars.
Marion Cockrell wrote other books, but sadly I think this is the only children’s book. Wish there were more.
June 18, 2009
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.
March 5, 2008
1953 was about the year that I first read this book, 52 years ago, and have been looking for it ever since. I thought it was absolutely magical to read this in 3rd grade. It was pre t.v. and Harry Potter and goblins, and such books were not that plentiful then. Still think it is a good little book and hope my grandchildren will like it.
September 17, 2011
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.
September 16, 2021
Oh I would have loved this when I was nine, the age of the young girl hearing this set of stories.
A thousand years and seven days.
A vegetarian dragon.
Robin, who is respectful of servants and expects his intended to be kind to them.
Meira, half mortal and half fairy, and Julian, who tells her she mustn't feel split between two halves, but feel like she's a third kind of person altogether.
... and more...
And of course the titular shadows.
If I were to knock off a star it would be for the insta-love... but then that's what fairy tales were. Oh, and an unfortunate btw reference to 'primitive Indians' that could be edited if a parent were to read this to the children (or could, of course, be discussed).
The library copy I read was sent by a city library in Hannibal MO and is a 45 cent paperback from 1963, and has been apparently been enjoyed several dozens of times by the patrons. :)
A thousand years and seven days.
A vegetarian dragon.
Robin, who is respectful of servants and expects his intended to be kind to them.
Meira, half mortal and half fairy, and Julian, who tells her she mustn't feel split between two halves, but feel like she's a third kind of person altogether.
... and more...
And of course the titular shadows.
If I were to knock off a star it would be for the insta-love... but then that's what fairy tales were. Oh, and an unfortunate btw reference to 'primitive Indians' that could be edited if a parent were to read this to the children (or could, of course, be discussed).
The library copy I read was sent by a city library in Hannibal MO and is a 45 cent paperback from 1963, and has been apparently been enjoyed several dozens of times by the patrons. :)
February 7, 2017
Long ago and far away, in a summer idyll, a girl lay in tall grass in the shade of a chestnut tree and read this book, lost in another world, transported there by a magician named Marian who had cast a silver spell on the child. The child returned to her own world as evening fell, but she always carried the memories of the magical realm with her, like a secret locket that lay against her heart.
IT'S ME! THAT GIRL WAS ME! In case you missed it :)
IT'S ME! THAT GIRL WAS ME! In case you missed it :)
September 27, 2011
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 a clearing just the other side of that hedge; battles with goblins; a friendly, vegetarian dragon; and one or two princesses and princes who fall in love at first sight. Recommended for young readers who like princesses and fairies and/or girls ready to move on from Rainbow Fairies.
On a side note, this edition retains the original illustrations my childhood copy had. I remember them vividly, as well as the many stories I invented around these pictures. What a great jumping-off place they were for the imagination.
On a side note, this edition retains the original illustrations my childhood copy had. I remember them vividly, as well as the many stories I invented around these pictures. What a great jumping-off place they were for the imagination.
July 12, 2015
I adored this book when I was growing up. I remember finishing it and instantly re-reading it - over and over again. After years of trying to recall a title and fruitless searches online - I finally found it again. Would I give it five stars if I were reading it for the first time as an adult? No. Probably 3.5. But there is something to be said for the magic of a book that has stayed with you for over 40 years. And for that I'll give it a resounding five stars.
June 19, 2009
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.
June 16, 2010
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!!
May 31, 2018
I can see how this book would be good for young kids but I'm just too old and it's just too simple.
December 15, 2012
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" record it, so they can listen while they fall asleep.
Even as an adult, I still love the the story. When I am feeling jaded and raw from things that happen around me, I will pick up Shadow Castle for a good story that has the ability to transport me back to my childhood.
Even as an adult, I still love the the story. When I am feeling jaded and raw from things that happen around me, I will pick up Shadow Castle for a good story that has the ability to transport me back to my childhood.
May 13, 2011
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.
December 24, 2015
My mom remembered having read Shadow Castle when she was a kid, and was tickled to see it back in print, so I got it for her for Mother's Day, and then borrowed it when I was visiting her for Christmas. I was bothered by a line or two of casual racism (e.g. "This was a very long time ago, and there were no people in this country but primitive Indians" (18)) but other than that, this was a pleasing book to read over the course of two very rainy December days. It's a fun series of stories, and I like Olive Bailey's sweet illustrations, perhaps especially the ones at the start of each chapter, like this:
When the book opens, we meet Lucy, who is nine, and who ordinarily hangs out in the woods around the home where she lives with her grandmother, befriending squirrels and rabbits and generally amusing herself. But one day she goes into a deeper part of the woods and starts following a little white dog, who eventually leads her to a tunnel into the mountainside, and then through the tunnel into an enchanted valley where there's a castle. There Lucy meets the dog's owner, a man who introduces himself as Michael and proceeds to take her inside the castle, which is inhabited only by "dust and shadows" (12). The shadows, it turns out, are cast by former inhabitants of the castle who now are in Fairyland, and Michael tells Lucy a series of stories about them all, starting with the tale of a fairy prince named Mika who travels the world and rescues (then marries) a beautiful captive princess named Gloria. Mika and Gloria have twins named Robin and Meira, and we hear their stories, too. There are fairies and magic and goblins and a vegetarian dragon and a witch and a djinn, and Lucy listens in rapt attention to all of it for the whole day, before having to dash off home again, but not before Michael gives her his dog and a magical ring and tells her she can come back to the enchanted valley whenever she wants to.
I wish there were a sequel to this in which Lucy would go back into the enchanted valley and actually have some bigger adventures of her own—I'd like her to have more of a chance to be an active character, as opposed to just listening. In the very beginning of the book, she's a bit nervous as she's following the little white dog through the forest, but she steels herself to keep going like this:
I think Lucy's got sufficient independence and pluck to be a proper heroine on her own, and I wish she'd gotten the chance to be, but I still liked Shadow Castle, even though it wasn't Lucy's story.
When the book opens, we meet Lucy, who is nine, and who ordinarily hangs out in the woods around the home where she lives with her grandmother, befriending squirrels and rabbits and generally amusing herself. But one day she goes into a deeper part of the woods and starts following a little white dog, who eventually leads her to a tunnel into the mountainside, and then through the tunnel into an enchanted valley where there's a castle. There Lucy meets the dog's owner, a man who introduces himself as Michael and proceeds to take her inside the castle, which is inhabited only by "dust and shadows" (12). The shadows, it turns out, are cast by former inhabitants of the castle who now are in Fairyland, and Michael tells Lucy a series of stories about them all, starting with the tale of a fairy prince named Mika who travels the world and rescues (then marries) a beautiful captive princess named Gloria. Mika and Gloria have twins named Robin and Meira, and we hear their stories, too. There are fairies and magic and goblins and a vegetarian dragon and a witch and a djinn, and Lucy listens in rapt attention to all of it for the whole day, before having to dash off home again, but not before Michael gives her his dog and a magical ring and tells her she can come back to the enchanted valley whenever she wants to.
I wish there were a sequel to this in which Lucy would go back into the enchanted valley and actually have some bigger adventures of her own—I'd like her to have more of a chance to be an active character, as opposed to just listening. In the very beginning of the book, she's a bit nervous as she's following the little white dog through the forest, but she steels herself to keep going like this:
Lucy shivered and went on again. "This is an adventure," she thought. "You can't have an adventure if you stop in the middle." Besides, she didn't want to lose the little dog. (5)
I think Lucy's got sufficient independence and pluck to be a proper heroine on her own, and I wish she'd gotten the chance to be, but I still liked Shadow Castle, even though it wasn't Lucy's story.
July 14, 2011
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 children and their children's children, and learn the magic that will lift the spell. This new expanded Author's Edition contains additional chapters never published before! (Amazon)
Review source: purchased
Plot: Some basic information: this was my favorite, favorite book when I was a child. I would read it at least once a year, sometimes more. I never knew anyone else who had even heard of the book or the author. As an adult, I’ve found that there’s a small group of us who love this book—apparently enough to produce a reissue, with two additional stories. So, the review is mostly about the two new stories, since it’s a given that the rest of the book is 5*.
Characters: One of the new stories is about Robin and Mika when Robin was a toddler. It gives a little more backstory to Robin’s interest in goblins, as he is abducted by them, and Mika has to go to the rescue. The second new story is about a descendant of Meira and Julian, Princess Flame, and her recalcitrant genie, and a fire fairy we meet in the Robin/Mika story. The first story is mostly action; the second is mostly romance, although the second story does introduce witches and genies, who have been absent from the book until now.
Writing style: There are some phrases in this book that are so familiar to me that when I read them, they just echo, because I’m repeating them as I read them. The new writing is similar, but of course, it’s new and not so well-known, so doesn’t have that same reverberation. Nonetheless, the new segments aren’t a let-down.
Audience: Me. Other than me, girls from the age of five on up (though the younger ones might have to have some help with the reading. If they can sound out Flumpdoria, they’re good). My son liked the book as well when he was a preteen, though he would never admit it.
Wrap-up: I think one reason I loved the book as a youngster was the beautiful illustrations. They are still there in this edition, for which I’m grateful. The pictures of Mika and Gloria at their wedding and Robin and Bluebell alone are worth the price of the book. I still have my old copy; now the new one sits next to it. 5/5*
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 children and their children's children, and learn the magic that will lift the spell. This new expanded Author's Edition contains additional chapters never published before! (Amazon)
Review source: purchased
Plot: Some basic information: this was my favorite, favorite book when I was a child. I would read it at least once a year, sometimes more. I never knew anyone else who had even heard of the book or the author. As an adult, I’ve found that there’s a small group of us who love this book—apparently enough to produce a reissue, with two additional stories. So, the review is mostly about the two new stories, since it’s a given that the rest of the book is 5*.
Characters: One of the new stories is about Robin and Mika when Robin was a toddler. It gives a little more backstory to Robin’s interest in goblins, as he is abducted by them, and Mika has to go to the rescue. The second new story is about a descendant of Meira and Julian, Princess Flame, and her recalcitrant genie, and a fire fairy we meet in the Robin/Mika story. The first story is mostly action; the second is mostly romance, although the second story does introduce witches and genies, who have been absent from the book until now.
Writing style: There are some phrases in this book that are so familiar to me that when I read them, they just echo, because I’m repeating them as I read them. The new writing is similar, but of course, it’s new and not so well-known, so doesn’t have that same reverberation. Nonetheless, the new segments aren’t a let-down.
Audience: Me. Other than me, girls from the age of five on up (though the younger ones might have to have some help with the reading. If they can sound out Flumpdoria, they’re good). My son liked the book as well when he was a preteen, though he would never admit it.
Wrap-up: I think one reason I loved the book as a youngster was the beautiful illustrations. They are still there in this edition, for which I’m grateful. The pictures of Mika and Gloria at their wedding and Robin and Bluebell alone are worth the price of the book. I still have my old copy; now the new one sits next to it. 5/5*
February 15, 2020
If you enjoy Disney's animated Sleeping Beauty, you'll enjoy this too!
Cleanliness
Children's Bad Words
Name Calling - 5 Incidents: stupid, idiot
Religious Profanity - 4 Incidents: for heaven's sake, gracious, goodness
Religious & Supernatural - 1 Incident: Fairies, witches, wizards, elves, goblins, dragons, witches' "demons", magic and spells, these are all throughout the book as it is a fairy tale.
Romance Related - 1 Incident: There is fairy tale romance throughout the book: falling in love at first sight, thinking she's the most beautiful woman in the world, kisses (non-descriptive) and marriage.
Illustrations - 1 Incident
There are pictures of goblins, dragons and elves throughout the book. Images wouldn't be too scary for older children.
Attitudes/Disobedience - None
Violence - None
Conversation Topics - 1 Incident: A captive princess thinks about throwing herself from the tower if she is not rescued in time and has to marry a wicked man.
Parent Takeaway
If you are fine with and like Disney's animated movie of Sleeping Beauty, then you will like this book as well, as the romance, magic and goblins are all presented very similarly.
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Cleanliness
Children's Bad Words
Name Calling - 5 Incidents: stupid, idiot
Religious Profanity - 4 Incidents: for heaven's sake, gracious, goodness
Religious & Supernatural - 1 Incident: Fairies, witches, wizards, elves, goblins, dragons, witches' "demons", magic and spells, these are all throughout the book as it is a fairy tale.
Romance Related - 1 Incident: There is fairy tale romance throughout the book: falling in love at first sight, thinking she's the most beautiful woman in the world, kisses (non-descriptive) and marriage.
Illustrations - 1 Incident
There are pictures of goblins, dragons and elves throughout the book. Images wouldn't be too scary for older children.
Attitudes/Disobedience - None
Violence - None
Conversation Topics - 1 Incident: A captive princess thinks about throwing herself from the tower if she is not rescued in time and has to marry a wicked man.
Parent Takeaway
If you are fine with and like Disney's animated movie of Sleeping Beauty, then you will like this book as well, as the romance, magic and goblins are all presented very similarly.
**Like my reviews? Then you should follow me! Because I have hundreds more just like this one. With each review, I provide a Cleanliness Report, mentioning any objectionable content I come across so that parents and/or conscientious readers (like me) can determine beforehand whether they want to read a book or not. Content surprises are super annoying, especially when you’re 100+ pages in, so here’s my attempt to help you avoid that!
So Follow or Friend me here on GoodReads! You’ll see my updates as I’m reading and know which books I’m liking and what I’m not finishing and why. You’ll also be able to utilize my library for looking up titles to see whether the book you’re thinking about reading next has any objectionable content or not. From swear words, to romance, to bad attitudes (in children’s books), I cover it all!
July 3, 2009
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.
August 2, 2015
recently re-read.
September 9, 2013
Shadow Castle is like a collection of expanded fairy tales, with the same magical and marital elements found in fairy tales, but a little more background and commentary on the characters. I was hoping the book would feature more of Lucy, but I followed the connected stories of the 'shadow people' with delight. The fairies, elves, magical mouse, west wind, Flumpdoria, dragon, mountain covered in flowers--all were enchanting.
As to things I found to be less delightful--I don't like Gloria and Mika much when they are first introduced and married. Mika seems rather arrogant, and Gloria lacking princesslike personality, whether spunky or grand and dignified. She's colorless, and she and Mika don't seem to love each other nearly enough to make an eternal vow. When asked if she wants to marry Mika, Gloria replies "Er-yes-on the whole I think I do." I like the two of them better in Robin's story. They are much more gracious and wise and likeable.
I think Meira's story is my favorite, though the end of it is somewhat of a letdown. First, is her identity issue solved? Does she finally feel that she belongs somewhere, namely the dragon's mountain? Second, much like her mother Gloria, she becomes suddenly hesitant when it comes to marrying her prince, seeming out of character and noncommittal.
On the whole, though, the lovely story is satisfying and ends in a mysterious question...
As to things I found to be less delightful--I don't like Gloria and Mika much when they are first introduced and married. Mika seems rather arrogant, and Gloria lacking princesslike personality, whether spunky or grand and dignified. She's colorless, and she and Mika don't seem to love each other nearly enough to make an eternal vow. When asked if she wants to marry Mika, Gloria replies "Er-yes-on the whole I think I do." I like the two of them better in Robin's story. They are much more gracious and wise and likeable.
I think Meira's story is my favorite, though the end of it is somewhat of a letdown. First, is her identity issue solved? Does she finally feel that she belongs somewhere, namely the dragon's mountain? Second, much like her mother Gloria, she becomes suddenly hesitant when it comes to marrying her prince, seeming out of character and noncommittal.
On the whole, though, the lovely story is satisfying and ends in a mysterious question...
May 14, 2014
This was my favorite fantasy when I was a kid, and I still re-read it every so often. Yes, it could stand updating as to genre roles (I would LOVE to be part of a graphic novel for this!), but the tale is timeless and exciting. It even has a dragon! (I've named two cats after Branstookah.)
A word of warning: It isn't necessary to get the expanded version of the book. Apparently the original editors were wise in editing out some chapters that were repetitive of other adventures already in the book.
This is all just a delight. You'll love it! Your kids will, too!
A word of warning: It isn't necessary to get the expanded version of the book. Apparently the original editors were wise in editing out some chapters that were repetitive of other adventures already in the book.
This is all just a delight. You'll love it! Your kids will, too!
December 15, 2013
As a girl this was one of the first fantasy books that captured my attention and made me fall in love with the genre. Reading it again after more than 20 years I'm surprised to find that it is still beautiful. The missing chapters that have been replaced are just as good as the rest of the book and I can't imagine why the publishers removed them in the first place. I'm so glad it is back in print so I can share it with my nieces.
February 21, 2008
This is my all time FAVORITE book! I have read it many times and I would gladly read it again. Not many people have heard of it, and I think most people would like it. This book is very magical and I would recommend the expanded version. I think it adds a nice touch to the end of the story. It has many different little stories that all come together at the end in a nice, right-sized, book.
August 20, 2015
This was one of my favorite books as a child, and pieces of it permeate everything fantastical that I try to write. It is both safe and dangerous enough for children, and yet the implications of the world these people live in is alarming and painful as an adult.
December 21, 2011
I loved this book as a child. I always remembered Princess Bluebell and her story. I adored the illustrations. If you like a good fairy tale and if you can find this book, you need to pick it up. Granted, I have not read this book since I was a young girl so my view on it maybe biased.
January 18, 2016
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!
November 30, 2010
This was my favorite as a little girl. I had my mom read it to me a ridiculous amount of times. I found it again as an adult and I still love it (although not quite as much as I did when I was in grade school).
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