Books like The Enchanted Castle by Edith Nesbit
In Edith Nesbit’s charming classic, the trio of siblings—Gerald, Cathy, and Jimmy—enters an enchanted castle where they wake a princess from a one‑hundred‑year slumber. The princess’s freedom is thwarted by a mischievous magic ring that renders her invisible, sparking comic and thrilling attempts by the children to rescue her. Along the way, the story celebrates sibling bonds, friendship, and the delightful power of imagination in a richly fantastical setting.
First publish date: 1907
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Edith Nesbit
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