tuesdays at the castle by jessica day george

When the king and queen disappear and Councillors from neighbouring kingdoms arrive to advise Celie, a new tower and a secret passageway appear just as Celie needs them. Castle Glower magically grows a new room, a turret or sometimes an entire wing! No one quite knows how, or why, but luckily, Princess Celie has mapped out the Castle's many twists and turns. Tuesday is Princess Celie's favourite day.

The Castle is definitely trying to tell her something.

Furthermore, Celie's devotion to her older brother and sister is appealing, and it's refreshing to see siblings who get along despite their differing personalities.Tuesday is Princess Celie's favourite day. and the maternal, protective nature of her guardian castle. 'There is a warmth here that is utterly irresistible, both in Celie as the plucky, resourceful protagonist. Adventure stories fans will enjoy this as much as children who wear their wizard cloaks proudly.' - SLJ A satisfying mix of Hogwarts and Howl's Moving Castle, Castle Glower helps its true citizens, but never at the expense of plot or character development. 'Castle Glower is the true star of this charming story of court intrigue and magic. Readers will root equally for crafty Celie and for her castle, a truly unique and memorable 'pet.'' - Library Media Connection 'This story puts an unexpected spin on the typical princess tale. These kids are clever, as is George's adventure. 'This enjoyable romp turns mischief into political action and a stone palace into a cunning character. No one ever knows what the Castle will do next, and no one-other than Celie, that is-takes the time to map out the new additions.īut when King and Queen Glower are ambushed and their fate is unknown, it's up to Celie, with her secret knowledge of the castle's never-ending twists and turns, to protect their home and save their kingdom.ĭon't miss these other stories from New York Times bestselling author Jessica Day George: That's because on Tuesdays the Castle adds a new room, a turret, or sometimes even an entire wing.

Tuesdays at Castle Glower are Princess Celie's favorite days. See where it all began with the start to Jessica Day George's bestselling series about a castle that can rebuild itself and the children who defend it.

Tuesdays at the castle by jessica day george