Inside the Enchanted Castle: Book 1 of the Toby and Becky Series [Hardcover]

R. A. Albano (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up

A mysterious castle suddenly appears in the mountains nearby the suburban home of 12-year-old Becky Austen and her younger brother Toby. Becky and Toby sense that danger lurks within, yet at the same time they feel mysteriously drawn to the castle. They feel, and they somehow even know, that the castle is linked to their lives. What they don't know is that by entering the castle, they are also transporting themselves to a land of enchantment. Encountering witches, elves, trolls, fairies, brownies, gnomes, gryphons, and other magical creatures along the way, Toby and Becky set out on a journey to save the life of the powerful wizard Bartol and restore the once-beautiful but now ruined land of Porphyria.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

INSIDE THE ENCHANTED CASTLE (both paperback and hardcover editions) is now OUT-OF-PRINT. Some copies may still be in stock, but no more copies will be printed in the future.

About the Author

R. A. Albano is a professor of English literature and is the author of MIDDLE ENGLISH HISTORIOGRAPHY (an academic study of the writing of medieval chronicles in England). Although he grew up in southern California, the author now lives in Taiwan with his wife Xiaomin and his young son Toby. INSIDE THE ENCHANTED CASTLE is his first work of fiction for children. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 348 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (August 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595749526
• ISBN-13: 978-0595749522
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,648,794 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantasy Adventure in the Classic Tradition, February 13, 2004

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"jimmywire" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Inside the Enchanted Castle: Book 1 of the Toby and Becky Series (Paperback)

This book is sure to delight many young readers of fantasy and, perhaps, a few older ones as well.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stupendous!, November 7, 2003

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"brucepatnou" (Arcadia, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Inside the Enchanted Castle: Book 1 of the Toby and Becky Series (Hardcover)

Stupendous! Turbidine is turbo-charged! Gridlock -- how clever! Great name for a great character. The author's attention to this charming brownie is the most enjoyable element of the book.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cheers for Becky!, December 15, 2003

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Marta Bay (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Inside the Enchanted Castle: Book 1 of the Toby and Becky Series (Hardcover)

This is truly a fantasy I could relate to. Tomboy Becky reminds me of myself at that age. Her struggle to find friends in a new state immediately struck a responsive chord, and I somehow continued to relate to Becky as she moved into the fantasy world of witches and wizards. This book should appeal equally to boys and girls.