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Castle for Rent

John DeChancie (1989)

SubgenreCozy Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesCastle Perilous #2
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.88

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

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Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastFish out of Water

Synopsis

Once upon a time, the king of a mysterious castle found himself out of place. The odd thing was that the time was the future and the place was New York City! Castle Perilous had been a universe unto itself until it started living up to its name. Now it is a gateway to thousands of universes, each increasingly bizarre and more bewildering. Behind every door there is a room for every fantasy and around each corner a perilous journey for every inhabitant. With its population sent to otherworldly realms and demented demons taking their place, will anyone find their way home in time? The stone walls may be the only stable element in this fantastic fable, as time and place disappear before one’s eyes. Pandora's box has never been so big!

Is Castle for Rent appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Light fantasy adventure with interdimensional travel and mild peril. The tone is humorous and whimsical rather than dark, featuring a magical castle that serves as gateway to multiple universes.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language.

Who'll love this

Kids who love stories about magical castles, strange worlds behind every door, and adventurous quests will enjoy this wild interdimensional romp.

Tags

Humorous FantasyPortal FictionMultiverse AdventureTime Travel