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In Bruce Coville’s adventurous tale, William lives within the mysterious Toad‑in‑a‑Cage Castle, surrounded by secret passages, a winding stairway to a dungeon, and a peculiar creature called Igor. Gripped by nightly moans that echo through the halls, William’s curiosity leads him on a quest to uncover the source of the strange noises, discovering unexpected treasures and friend‑making in the process.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Bruce Coville
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