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The Matchstick Castle

The Matchstick Castle


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A wild and whimsical adventure story, perfect for fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library Brian can think of a few places he'd rather spend his summer than with his aunt and uncle in Boring, Illinois. Jail, for example. Or an earplug factory. Anything would be better than doing summer school on a computer while his scientist dad is stationed at the South Pole. Boring lives up to its name until Brian and his cousin Nora have a fight, get lost, and discover a huge, wooden house in the forest. With balconies, turrets, and windows seemingly stuck on at random, it looks ready to fall over in the next stiff breeze. To the madcap, eccentric family that lives inside, it's not just a home-it's a castle. Suddenly, summer gets a lot more exciting. With their new friends, Brian and Nora tangle with giant wasps, sharp-tusked wild boars, and a crazed bureaucrat intent on bringing the dangerously dilapidated old house down with a wrecking ball. This funny, fantastical story will resonate with any reader who's ever wished a little adventure would find them. From the Hardcover edition.

About the Author :
Keir Graff's middle-grade debut, The Other Felix, was named "Best of the Best" by the Chicago Public Library. School Library Journal wrote- oThe story has a beautifully crafted innocence reminiscent of The Little Prince . . . The ending is exquisite.o By day, he is the executive editor of Booklistain Chicago. From the Hardcover edition.

Review :
"Fast-paced, anarchic fun for reluctant and avid readers alike."--Kirkus Reviews "This quirky novel is reminiscent of a Wes Anderson movie for the tweenage set. . . . For those who enjoy a bit of absurdist humor with their realism."--School Library Journal "A zippy, adventurous romp in the woods complete with fierce animals and buried treasure."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "What makes this book special is the way Graff evokes the excitement of new vistas . . . . a compelling reminder that it's a great big world out there, just waiting for the next generation of dreamers and explorers."--Chicago Tribune "A whimsical adventure with a large dose of humor? Yes, please! This story spoke to my inner child, who suffered too many boring summer vacations and longed to discover something magical and exciting in my own backyard."--Jennifer Chambliss Bertman, New York Times bestselling author of Book Scavenger and The Unbreakable Code "For boys and girls alike, this story sings."--Blue Balliett, award-winning author of Chasing Vermeer "A towering tale filled with astonishing action, amazing characters, and two very daring adventurers."--David Lubar, author of the Monsterrific Tales series, the Weenies series, and Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781524749842
  • Publisher: Random House USA Inc
  • Publisher Imprint: Listening Library
  • Height: 149 mm
  • No of Pages: 1
  • Spine Width: 29 mm
  • Width: 130 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1524749842
  • Publisher Date: 10 Jan 2017
  • Binding: CD-Audio
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 162 gr


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