{"product_id":"knights-castle-9780544671713","title":"Knight's Castle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook two in the series called \"truly magic in a reader's hands\" by Jack Gantos, Newbery Medal winner for \u003cem\u003eDead End in Norvelt.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the old toy soldier hadn't come to life, Roger would never have discovered the magic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd \u003cem\u003ethat \u003c\/em\u003ewould never have happened if he and his sister, Ann, hadn't been sent to stay with their bossy cousins for the summer. And \u003cem\u003ethat \u003c\/em\u003ewouldn't have happened at all if their father hadn't gotten sick and gone into the hospital. But all of that \u003cem\u003edid \u003c\/em\u003ehappen, and now Roger, his sister, and their cousins find themselves in a bygone world of chivalry and knighthood, of Robin Hood and Ivanhoe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this knightly realm they can make a difference--and perhaps even save the person they most need to save--if only they are smart and brave enough, if only they are true to their hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis funny and gentle classic series is an enjoyable read-aloud and also a strong choice for independent reading. For fans of such favorite series as The Penderwicks and The Vanderbeekers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy all seven of the middle grade novels in Edward Eager's beloved Tales of Magic series!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdward Eager\u003c\/b\u003e (1911-1964) worked primarily as a playwright and lyricist. It wasn't until 1951, while he was searching for books to read to his young son, Fritz, that he began writing children's stories. His classic Tales of Magic series started with the best-selling \u003ci\u003eHalf Magic, \u003c\/i\u003e published in 1954.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50669076447506,"sku":"9780544671713","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_918fd6a4-8af2-4ea5-854b-a304abf6e683.jpg?v=1733755358","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/knights-castle-9780544671713","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}