Today's Book 06/06/2012

• George, Jessica Day. TUESDAYS AT THE CASTLE

  George, Jessica Day. TUESDAYS AT THE CASTLENew York : Bloomsbury, 2011IL 3-6, RL 6.4ISBN 1599906449 “Whenever Castle Glower became bored, it would grow a new room or two. This usually happened on Tuesdays…” Princess Celie loved it when the castle sprouted a turret, a passageway, or even an entire wing, although it was sure to confuse visitors seeking an audience with the king. The castle always chose its own king, in this case benevolent King Glower the 79th and his beloved queen, and it set an affectionate watch over the royal family.When Celie’s parents and eldest brother Bran were ambushed while traveling and reported killed, the castle was flooded with dignitaries from abroad, ostensibly there to offer their condolences and proffer assistance to Celie and her brother Rolf. The Royal Council was behaving very suspiciously however, and with the castle’s help, the children learned that there was a plot afoot to overthrow Rolf, the king’s next eldest son and heir apparent. But were the king and queen really dead? The castle suspected otherwise…A delightful romp! (Booktalk written by Luci Albertson- GSF Committee/Bedford Public Library)

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