The Castle in the AtticWilliam has just received the best present of his life. It's an old, real-looking stone and wooden model of a castle, with a drawbridge, moat, and a about the castle. And sure enough, when he picks up the tiny silver knight, it comes alive in his hand! finger-high knight to guard the gates. It's the mysterious castle his housekeeper has told him about, and even though William is sad she's leaving, now the castle is his! William can't wait to play with it--he's certain there's something magical Sir Simon tells William a mighty story of wild sorcery, wizards, and magic. And suddenly William is off on a fantastic quest to another land and another time--where a fiery dragon and an evil wizard are waiting to do battle . . . . |
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... side that made things small showed two staffs , the instruments of punishment . The other side showed two keys . " I saw him work this magic on a rat . When he pointed the staff side , the rat shrank to the size of a toy . When he used the ...
... side that made things small showed two staffs , the instruments of punishment . The other side showed two keys . " I saw him work this magic on a rat . When he pointed the staff side , the rat shrank to the size of a toy . When he used the ...
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... side by side , William slightly bent over with the weight of her suitcase . " You know how I hate goodbyes , " she said , " so I don't want you to wait for the bus . You must write to me . I will be leaving for England in a couple of ...
... side by side , William slightly bent over with the weight of her suitcase . " You know how I hate goodbyes , " she said , " so I don't want you to wait for the bus . You must write to me . I will be leaving for England in a couple of ...
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... side of the blade- " and the people ” - she touched the other side . " Protect this knight and his squire from any evil that seeks to harm them or keep them from their chosen path . " Sir Simon bowed and slipped the weapon into its ...
... side of the blade- " and the people ” - she touched the other side . " Protect this knight and his squire from any evil that seeks to harm them or keep them from their chosen path . " Sir Simon bowed and slipped the weapon into its ...
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