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Castle in the Air

Diana Wynne Jones (1990)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages298 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age10
Goodreads3.85/5 (68588)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

AdventureHumorComing of AgeHeartwarmingQuest

Hero archetypes

Fish out of WaterMerchantDaydreamer

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Magic CarpetFish out of WaterQuestDaydreamer Turned HeroArabian Nights InspirationPortal Fantasy

Themes

Dreams and RealitySelf-DiscoveryAdventure and GrowthCourageUnexpected Heroism

Synopsis

Having long indulged himself in daydreams more exciting than his mundane life as a carpet merchant, Abdullah unexpectedly purchases a magic carpet and his life changes dramatically as his daydreams come true and dangerous adventures become daily fare.

Is Castle in the Air appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A whimsical middle grade fantasy featuring magical adventures, mild peril, and a humorous tone suitable for young readers with no concerning content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids will love following Abdullah's transformation from bored carpet merchant to magical adventurer as his wildest dreams literally come true.

Tags

Adventure FantasyArabian-InspiredHumorous FantasyCompanion to Howl's Moving Castle