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The Castle in the Attic

Elizabeth Winthrop (1985)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesCastle in the Attic #1
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads3.95
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureComing of AgeQuestSelf-DiscoveryHeartwarming

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant HeroFish out of Water

Tropes

QuestPortal FantasyComing of AgeFish out of WaterMagic AcademyMentor FigureReluctant HeroAncient Artifact

Themes

Coming of AgeCourageFacing FearsGrowing upSelf-DiscoveryMagic and WonderDuty vs Desire

Synopsis

A gift of a toy castle, complete with silver knight, introduces William to an adventure involving magic and a personal quest.

Tags

Portal FantasyMiddle Grade AdventureHistorical Fantasy Elements