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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
When I think about my reading routine which once had me confirmed that I may not happen to dedicate interest in Children's fiction now makes me giggle.
Children fiction is the genre I happen to divert most interest from last year. Not just the genre itself but authors like Mark Twain, Montgomery, Roald Dahl and others have made me certain of reading it and find comprehensible joy.
The Enchanted Castle is such a book indulged in magic where imagination manoeuvres with lengths of endless excitement. However, tension and the next move of characters perpetuate throughout this excellent work of Nesbit.
Throughout time, my reading choices expand in a way that I am unsure which genre I am sticking with.
It is more like wherever there is an expansion to learning fascination of thoughts, ideas and imagination is where I need to stick. A need, a temptation, I might say.
This book indeed did the same. Children find a castle and a magic ring. They have had concerning objections that is it a dream or a lively experience. They would pursue inanimate objects and end up believing it, and might not.
Facts are facts and maybe it is just a dream. The ending runs an orthodox expression leaving thoughts manipulated, and somehow it could leave in a decent humdrum.
QOTD: Which ill reading habit do you wish to get rid of this year?
Children fiction is the genre I happen to divert most interest from last year. Not just the genre itself but authors like Mark Twain, Montgomery, Roald Dahl and others have made me certain of reading it and find comprehensible joy.
The Enchanted Castle is such a book indulged in magic where imagination manoeuvres with lengths of endless excitement. However, tension and the next move of characters perpetuate throughout this excellent work of Nesbit.
Throughout time, my reading choices expand in a way that I am unsure which genre I am sticking with.
It is more like wherever there is an expansion to learning fascination of thoughts, ideas and imagination is where I need to stick. A need, a temptation, I might say.
This book indeed did the same. Children find a castle and a magic ring. They have had concerning objections that is it a dream or a lively experience. They would pursue inanimate objects and end up believing it, and might not.
Facts are facts and maybe it is just a dream. The ending runs an orthodox expression leaving thoughts manipulated, and somehow it could leave in a decent humdrum.
QOTD: Which ill reading habit do you wish to get rid of this year?
Well, though it might have had a good story to it, I didn't really think it was all that interesting. In fact, I found it quite dragging ... I didn't really find a connection with the characters towards myself (though I'm gonna admit I kinda liked James)...
Still, this is all but my personal opinion so feel free to share yours.
Still, this is all but my personal opinion so feel free to share yours.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
If this book had been published much later than 1907, I suspect I would've given it a lower rating, but in a way, it feels like Nesbit's works are a precursor to the mid-1900s British children's fiction that I grew up on. Due to an illness, a family's holiday plans change at the last minute, and they end up staying near an "enchanted castle" where they make a new friend and chaotic adventures ensue. How many Famous Fives does this excerpt very nearly describe?
Here, three siblings — no pets — get stuck in the youngest sibling's (Kathy) school for the holidays under the care of a French nanny, Mademoiselle. Instead of eating on the school grounds, they set out on an adventure, and come upon a princess asleep by a castle — or rather, a country estate. Jimmy, the middle child, kisses her awake, and she says she's been asleep for a hundred years, and explains to them the 'magic' of the castle and its treasures, one of them being a "magic ring" or "invisibility ring." Only: she's lying about everything, playing a prank on the kids, but... the ring she claims as the invisibility ring makes her, well, go invisible.
I enjoyed the book, but it was strangely reminiscent of the Wishing Chair and Faraway Tree books written decades later: mini adventures as the different kids wore the ring; a magic ring more than an invisibility ring, as it could be whatever the child wearing it claimed it to be: a wishing ring of sorts. It all culminated in an all-night party by the pool where the attendees were...statues that had come to life. The statues were the Greek gods, from Thor and Hara to Hermes.
Whilst I felt like parts of the book dragged on for a bit, it's abundantly clear that the book influenced the likes of CS Lewis and Enid Blyton.
Here, three siblings — no pets — get stuck in the youngest sibling's (Kathy) school for the holidays under the care of a French nanny, Mademoiselle. Instead of eating on the school grounds, they set out on an adventure, and come upon a princess asleep by a castle — or rather, a country estate. Jimmy, the middle child, kisses her awake, and she says she's been asleep for a hundred years, and explains to them the 'magic' of the castle and its treasures, one of them being a "magic ring" or "invisibility ring." Only: she's lying about everything, playing a prank on the kids, but... the ring she claims as the invisibility ring makes her, well, go invisible.
I enjoyed the book, but it was strangely reminiscent of the Wishing Chair and Faraway Tree books written decades later: mini adventures as the different kids wore the ring; a magic ring more than an invisibility ring, as it could be whatever the child wearing it claimed it to be: a wishing ring of sorts. It all culminated in an all-night party by the pool where the attendees were...statues that had come to life. The statues were the Greek gods, from Thor and Hara to Hermes.
Whilst I felt like parts of the book dragged on for a bit, it's abundantly clear that the book influenced the likes of CS Lewis and Enid Blyton.
Too confusing for me, felt like it was jumping all over the place.
This book reminded me enough of C.S. Lewis to hold my interest. However, I can't say I overly enjoyed it. I think perhaps I would have enjoyed it more when I was younger. It did get better as is it went along but it lacked any sense of...urgency. Or point? Not that all plots need a point but the various adventures felt strung together without too much rhyme or reason until near the end (which probably was the point since Childhood and Imagination and stuff but...it felt lacking.)
I'd read it to a child but probably wouldn't pick it up for personal enjoyment.
I'd read it to a child but probably wouldn't pick it up for personal enjoyment.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Three siblings are spending their school holidays stuck at school, so they go exploring around the countryside, hoping to find some adventure. They stumble into a beautiful garden estate where they go through a maze, finding what appears to be a young princess in an enchanted sleep. When they awaken her, it proves to be only Mabel, the housekeeper's daughter. But Mabel assures them that magic enchantment is real, and the children explore the gardens with a magic ring that transforms their holidays into a wild adventure.
I love Edith Nesbit's books! Her stories are always so imaginative. The writing sweeps you away into a fairyland, but the characters still have to deal with ordinary things like getting scolded if they ruin their best clothes while playing outside.
All Nesbit's stories have grand wishes and mysterious magic side by side with bacon and eggs for breakfast. It's a perfect blend of fairy tale and ordinariness. It makes you look around at the world feeling as though a genie or a magic ring could be around any corner.
I love Edith Nesbit's books! Her stories are always so imaginative. The writing sweeps you away into a fairyland, but the characters still have to deal with ordinary things like getting scolded if they ruin their best clothes while playing outside.
All Nesbit's stories have grand wishes and mysterious magic side by side with bacon and eggs for breakfast. It's a perfect blend of fairy tale and ordinariness. It makes you look around at the world feeling as though a genie or a magic ring could be around any corner.
me acordé q leí este libro en la primaria y que lo ame mucho
Adventure is always a few steps ahead! This thought continues echoing throughout the tale. Whether it's hiding under our blankets, imagining there's a vast cave next door or looking for pearls, emeralds and marbles.
Indeed, I haven't read a more heart-warming and jovial story than the story of Jerry, Jimmy and Cathy.
The siblings whose friendship and mutual loyalty strengthens as they're mastering the art of dealing with various supernatural beings. Three personalities - three different, yet thouroughly enjoyable ways of getting their messages across.
Reflective, profound and ornamented with blissful metaphors and examples of mythology. As an ardent reader, I admire the way Nesbit makes us think upon magic and its many ways of interpretation.
Indeed, I haven't read a more heart-warming and jovial story than the story of Jerry, Jimmy and Cathy.
The siblings whose friendship and mutual loyalty strengthens as they're mastering the art of dealing with various supernatural beings. Three personalities - three different, yet thouroughly enjoyable ways of getting their messages across.
Reflective, profound and ornamented with blissful metaphors and examples of mythology. As an ardent reader, I admire the way Nesbit makes us think upon magic and its many ways of interpretation.
One of the best children's books. It's full of magic, adventure, and curiosity. My favourite would be the nighttime when the greek gods sculptures and the silver lake are coming alive.
Charming, but not much depth. What can I expect - it's kiddie lit!