Theme: castle

The Castle of the Cats

By Book Importer | Published: April 5, 2011

When a farmer sends his sons on three quests to determine who will inherit the farm, Ivan, who is small and simple, finds good luck and wonderful treasures in a castle filled only with cats in fancy costumes and wigs.

Descriptors: Folklore, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), Ukraine » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Come to the Castle

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Behind the scenes in a Medieval castle, history comes alive in poetry and pictures. You are invited to the 13th-century banquet at the castle of the Earl of Daftwood. Young readers will meet all of the lords and ladies, the servants and the squires. They will discover surprises: flying silverware and mystery meat made of [...]

Descriptors: England (UK), Europe, Picture Book, Poetry, Primary (ages 6-9) » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Pure Dead Frozen

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

As usual, the Strega-Borgia family can’t seem to get a break: They’ve just welcomed a newborn boy Strega-Borgia into the world, but before they can give him a name, he’s snatched and replaced with a demon baby. Mrs. McLachlan, the super-efficient (and supernatural) nanny is back, safe and sound—but so is the demon Isagoth, and [...]

Descriptors: Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Scotland (UK) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Griffin’s Castle

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Lonely and friendless from constantly moving, Dinah finds herself wishing the animal statues protecting a nearby Welsh castle would keep her company. Suddenly, to Dinah’s delight, the stone animals start to magically spring from the walls and follow her home. But when the animals refuse to let Dinah leave her house, she quickly realizes that [...]

Descriptors: Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Mystery, Wales (UK) » Other Themes: , , , , » Leave a comment