To Nora, the old, deserted castle across the field is beautiful and mysterious. But the villagers say that it is haunted -- could they be right? The brave little girl, determined to find out, sets off one day and discovers a wonderful secret -- the castle is not deserted at all! In Satomi Ichikawa's charming picturebook, illustrated in soft, delicate watercolors, Nora combines the fairytale-like setting and her magnificent imagination to create a very special evening for her new friends. -- This story of a little girl who ...
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To Nora, the old, deserted castle across the field is beautiful and mysterious. But the villagers say that it is haunted -- could they be right? The brave little girl, determined to find out, sets off one day and discovers a wonderful secret -- the castle is not deserted at all! In Satomi Ichikawa's charming picturebook, illustrated in soft, delicate watercolors, Nora combines the fairytale-like setting and her magnificent imagination to create a very special evening for her new friends. -- This story of a little girl who explores a deserted castle has a leisurely, old-fashioned air about it. It also betrays a strong affinity with the child's intensely felt world of imagination.... (The) allure is unmistakable, especially for children prone to indulging their own powers of imagination. -- Booklist, starred reviewChildren should be entranced by the marvelous evocation of a castle worthy of the rarest imagination. -- Kirkus ReviewsAn American Bookseller Pick of the List BookAn IRA-CBC Children's Choice Book
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Add this copy of Nora's Castle to cart. $14.01, very good condition, Sold by Jenson Books Inc rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Logan, UT, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Puffin Books.
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Very good. A well-cared-for item that has seen limited use but remains in great condition. The item is complete, unmarked, and undamaged, but may show some limited signs of wear. Item works perfectly. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine is undamaged.
Add this copy of Nora's Castle to cart. $31.16, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Puffin Books.
