• The Enchanted Castle

  • By: Edith Nesbit
  • Narrated by: Johanna Ward
  • Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (506 ratings)

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The Enchanted Castle

By: Edith Nesbit
Narrated by: Johanna Ward
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Publisher's summary

"I'm going to believe in magic as hard as I can," said Gerald firmly when they found the beautiful garden with its lake, its yew hedges, and its roses. After which it seemed only natural to find a princess lying asleep in this enchanted place, and for Jimmy to wake her with a kiss (Gerald having declined that honor with some disgust).

"I haven't had anything to eat for a hundred years," said the Princess, whose name was Mabel, and she invited them into her castle to share her repast, though strangely enough the only food she could offer was bread and cheese and water! Next she led them to her treasure chamber and showed them all her jewels, removing their last lingering doubts of the magic by putting on a ring of invisibility - and promptly disappearing!

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A wonderful discovery, give it a chance!

I am so glad that I decided to purchase this book! It was a wonderfully delightful story that will now be included with my favorite classics such as C. S. Lewis’ Narnia series. The story is full of fun and humor as you follow the misadventures of four children and a magic ring. The Narrator is also particularly good and did a perfectly wonderful job telling the story.

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meh

struggled to finsh this one. normally I do my best to finsh a series or a single novel before casting a judgement. I just couldn't stay intrested in this one.

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Favorite book in the world!! I love it!

I love it lots I love it lots I love it lots I love it lots I love it lots I love it because it's so nice!

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Beautiful Children’s Tale

Very creative and entertaining story that is sure to delight your kids (and you)! Nicely recorded and easy to follow.

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Enchanting indeed

This is a classic tale of magic and adventure mixed with ordinary life of late 19th century children. It is very much of the time when it was written, but is nevertheless charming and occasionally spooky as well.

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better than most fairy tales

probably good bedtime reading for young readers. moral lessons and all. some scary parts but quickly resolved.

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good book

The book is as it says a children's book. very well written. strong characters, a fairy tale.

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Excellent reading

The reader is excellent, but there are a few spots where the audio is corrupted.

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A delight!

This was a delightful story, written well and read well. I have no complaints. This is as good a fantasy for children as for adults, with plenty of plot twists and yet managing to get to happily ever after.

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I LOVE THIS SO MUCH

It is such a fun, imaginative story! It is perfect to listen to as you fall asleep, and leaves you thinking about it log after you’re through. The person who read this did a very fine job indeed, what with the voices and narrating. It seems to be a bit of an older story, but I enjoyed it nonetheless! For people who like things such as Alice in Wonderland and other fun magic stories, this is great for you! Though I find it difficult to compare this book to any others, for it seems to be unprecedented, not like anything else I’ve ever heard! And as a girl who has heard a great many stories, that is saying something! 🤣 It’s just so good I love it!!

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