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Publication Date: 2005

Charlie Bone is back at Bloor Academy, where a new semester-and new powers-await him. But nothing is quite the same as Charlie left it. A mysterious student seems to be magnetic. One of the new teachers stands out-for all the wrong reasons. And before long, Charlie learns that his friend Billy has been locked behind a force field in the spooky Passing House.But when Charlie discovers the secret of the Castle of Mirrors everything changes. Sinister forces are at work, and only one of the endowed children can set things right again. But who?

#outer_postBodyPS { display: none; } #psGradient { display: none; } #psPlaceHolder { display: none; } #psExpand { display: none; } Charlie Bone is back at Bloor Academy, where a new semester-and new powers-await him. But nothing is quite the same as Charlie left it. A mysterious student seems to be magnetic. One of the new teachers stands out-for all the wrong reasons. And before long, Charlie learns that his friend Billy has been locked behind a force field in the spooky Passing House.But when Charlie discovers the secret of the Castle of Mirrors everything changes. Sinister forces are at work, and only one of the endowed children can set things right again. But who?

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Much, much different than the first three., July 8, 2005

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This review is from: Charlie Bone and The Castle Of Mirrors (Children of the Red King Book 4) (Hardcover)

I liked this book a little bit better than the first three in some ways but less in others. One thing I really liked better about this one was that it wasn't based around saving some new unknown character, and most of it took place outside of school. This was good because the first three books always seemed similar in these aspects. There were a couple of disappointments, however. You only see Benjamin once, very briefly, and the plot seemed a little pointless. But still, I'm glad I read it, and I think, if you're a fan of the series, you will too. However, if you haven't read the others, please, please read them first.

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5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK, November 24, 2005

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I love all the books in the "Charlie Bone" series but this is one of the best. I zoomed through this book and couldn't stop turning the pages. It was a mystery, adventure, and suspense book. I highly reccommend it for middle school kids!

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4.0 out of 5 stars When Charlie Bone Gets Older, He Aspires To Be Harry Potter, September 18, 2005

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This review is from: Charlie Bone and The Castle Of Mirrors (Children of the Red King Book 4) (Hardcover)

Call me a sheep. I'm as big a fan as the next kid of Harry Potter on the edge of my seat awaiting each new installment. So while I'm waiting, it was good to find Jenny Nimmo's Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy. Another boy going to another school not solely comprised of wizards, but with enough of them to make it seem so. While the series may seem clone-like, I still think it's fantastic for the slightly younger wizard in your household. They're much easier to read with simpler story lines, but still have enough pull to keep the youngster enthralled.

This is the fourth book in the series which also includes Charlie Bone and the Time Twister, Midnight for Charlie Bone, and Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Two Steps Forward, Three Back
It's fine. And that's about the best I can say. New characters are introduced like Joshua Tilpin who remain extremely undeveloped. Read more

Published 10 months ago by Brett Benner

5.0 out of 5 stars This series is a great alternative to Harry Potter
My 8 yr. old son loves Harry Potter and these books are similar but easier to read and not quite as scary. We love this entire series.

Published on June 27, 2009 by S. Anderson

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this series
I bought this series for my nephew, I read before I gave it to him, to make sure it was OK. I ended up drawn into the books so much that I purchased another set of this series... Read more

Published on June 15, 2009 by Brandon K. Davis

4.0 out of 5 stars Exciting and Magical
Charlie Bone and the Castle of Mirrors is about Charlie helping Billy escape evil parents. It is filled with fun,mystery,magic,and more. An easy read for ages 9-12. Read more

Published on July 2, 2008

3.0 out of 5 stars easy read..more the same
more of the same. If you liked Harry potter, you might like these. My daughter didn't because she didn't want to read more about a boy that finds out he can do magic. Read more

Published on December 28, 2007 by DeAnn

5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Satisfying Book!
This book was very good and I enjoyed it quite a bit! Charlie Bone is a likeable character with many great friends who help him in his quests to set things right. Read more

Published on June 23, 2007 by Kim R. Taylor

4.0 out of 5 stars The Balance Must Be Kept!
Charlie Bone, whose life has NEVER been easy, gets slammed with a whole new problem in CASTLE OF MIRRORS. Read more

Published on May 10, 2007 by Mel Odom

4.0 out of 5 stars awsome book
this book is a pretty awsome book and i enjoyed it more then any of my other books (except my harry potter books)but this book is still pretty good.

Published on May 6, 2007

5.0 out of 5 stars Charlie Bone and The Castle Of Mirrors
Charlie Bone and the castle of Mirriors is about a boy named charlie bone who runs into numerous problems. He has three wicked Aunts who are out to get him. Read more

Published on April 11, 2007

3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable But Flawed
Charlie Bone is worried about his friend, Billy Raven. Billy, an albino and an orphan, has longed for a family of his own and it seems like his wish has come true when Mr. Read more

Published on January 14, 2007 by drebbles

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music tower, gerbil house, ghost horse

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Uncle Paton, Billy Raven, Runner Bean, Charlie Bone, Grandma Bone, Alice Angel, Miss Ingledew, Bloor's Academy, Miss Chrystal, Filbert Street, Joshua Tilpin, Albert Tuccini, Christopher Crowquill, Passing House, Tantalus Ebony, Red King, Queen Berenice, Asa Pike, Dorcas Loom, Crook's Passage, The Flames, Lucretia Yewbeam, Lyell Bone, Manfred Bloor, Paton Yewbeam

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