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The Enchanted Castle Study Guide

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by Edith Nesbit
About 10 pages (2,950 words)
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The Enchanted Castle is a beautiful and complex tale, with a compelling narrative, appealing characters, and Nesbit's masterful blend of magic and realism. The action is fast-paced and imaginative, with a variety of episodes ranging from comic to terrifying, from adventurous to mystical. The four youthful protagonists are well rounded and totally credible, each with strengths and weaknesses that make them interesting. The movement of the plot from mock-magic to real magic is subtle and persuasive.

The ideas that Nesbit incorporates in her tale are also interesting. Her blend of realism and enchantment offers social.....

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The Enchanted Castle from Beacham's Encyclopedia of Popular Fiction and Beacham's Guide to Literature for Young Adults. ©2005-2006 Thomson Gale, a part of the Thomson Corporation. All rights reserved.



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