SOLVED. Children's novel read in the 70s. [s]

[SBC]

I don't remember that particular line, but could it be something like Stonestruck or Moondial by Helen Cresswell?

[Teri-K]

Lots of books by Edward Eager have time travel and castles. Maybe one of them?

[Amanda]

Also there is The Enchanted Castle by E. Nesbit that has a scene of Greek statues coming to life, so it may be worth a look.

[Susan]

No castle, but a museum with those elements, The Court of the Stone Children by Eleanor Cameron?
The Court of Stone Children

[Kris]

There's a short Look Inside preview of The Court of Stone Children on Amazon (but not Google Books) plus some reviews -- https://www.amazon.com/Court-Stone-Ch...

[Nicola]

Monkiecat wrote: "The Court of Stone Children tugs at my memory... not sure if it's *the* book, but pretty sure I read it around that same time frame. Unfortunately, my library doesn't have it, so it may be a while ..."

It's available at the Open Library so you can look at it there right now and find out if it's the right one.

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

In the meantime, please add some plot details to your header, which helps people searching for your book. If you are unable, a mod can help.

[Kris]

That's great, Monkiecat! What's the title and author of your long-lost book?