The Enchanted Castle by E. Nesbit

The Enchanted Castle

E. Nesbit

168 pages • first pub 1907 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy middle grade adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
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The Enchanted Castle is ideal for readers who delight in whimsical adventures where ordinary children encounter magical mishaps that blend light-hearted humor with gentle thrills.

Description

The enchanted castle of the title is a country estate in the West Country seen through the eyes of three children, Gerald, James and Kathleen, who discover it while exploring during the school holidays. The lake, groves and marble statues, with wh...

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Community Reviews

3.74
based on 1,021 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 96%

lighthearted: 88%

mysterious: 52%

funny: 40%

reflective: 12%

hopeful: 8%

relaxing: 8%

challenging: 4%

inspiring: 4%

Pace

14% of readers chose fast
62% of readers chose medium
22% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

54% of readers chose Plot
36% of readers chose A mix
9% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

23% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

63% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

20% of readers chose Yes
80% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

15% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
63% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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