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**Back Cover Description:** What happens when you wish for something terrible... and your wish comes true? Young Sarah is about to find out. Left at home to mind her baby brother, Toby, she finds herself trying to comfort a screaming infant as a wild storm rages about the house. In a fit of temper, she wishes that the goblins would come and take the child away. Unfortunately, they do. Sarah then plunges into a whirlwind adventure. If she cannot reach the center of the mysterious Labyrinth within thirteen hours, Jareth—King of the Goblins—will keep Toby forever. In the twists and turns of her dangerous journey to Jareth's castle, she meets an extraordinary variety of strange characters, some more friendly than others. But none of them will be able to help her unless she musters the courage to challenge Jareth—no matter what the odds. **Jim Henson**, creator of the Muppets and director of Labyrinth, has joined with executive producer **George Lucas** to take us once again on a fascinating journey into a fantastic world. Labyrinth has been produced by **Eric Rattray**; the executive supervising producer is **David Lazer**. Illustrator **Brian Froud** is the conceptual designer, and the screenplay by **Terry Jones** is based on a story by **Jim Henson** and **Dennis Lee**. A Henson Associates Inc./Lucasfilm Ltd. production, the movie is distributed by Tri-Star Pictures. **A.C.H. Smith**, who is also the author of *The Dark Crystal* and *Lady Jane*, has captured all the excitement and poetry of a brilliant film in this riveting novel.
Is Labyrinth appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Young Sarah must rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King by solving a magical labyrinth in thirteen hours, facing fantastical creatures and learning responsibility. Features mild fantasy peril and the consequences of making careless wishes.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child harm and kidnapping.
Who'll love this
A thrilling race against time through a magical maze filled with strange creatures, puzzles, and a mysterious Goblin King.